"It's leaking spinal fluid, yet the competition is proceeding": U.S. female track star reveals tragic story, "My body was ruined because I couldn't get a massage"... files lawsuit against the association

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Lolo Jones, who competed in both track and field and bobsled on the Olympic stage, has filed a lawsuit exposing the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation's inadequate athlete protection system.

On the 7th (local time), according to the Dutch media 'Sportnieuws', the controversy arose ahead of the bobsleigh world championships held last year in Lake Placid, New York, USA. At that time, Jones, who was suffering from severe back pain, scheduled a therapeutic massage at the sports medicine clinic within the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center (OPTC) for initial diagnosis and medical treatment. This was not merely for recovery from fatigue but was the first step of an official medical protocol personally arranged by his dedicated trainer who recognized the severity of the injury.

However, a senior official from the clinic unilaterally canceled the appointment citing an internal administrative regulation that the number of weekly massages allocated to the player had already been exceeded. Jones claimed that despite suffering severe pain with spinal fluid leakage, he was forced to proceed with game schedules recklessly without even receiving essential medical examinations such as X-rays or detailed scans.

Jones emphasized that his condition at the time was dangerous, as a sled accident could have led to paralysis. As a result of continuing his athletic career recklessly while injured, Jones had to undergo surgery multiple times. The amount he personally spent on treatment and surgeries alone exceeded 100,000 euros (approximately 163 million won).

Jones strongly criticized the association through his social media (SNS). He stated, "The association took away my rights and completely ruined my body," adding, "Nevertheless, no one has taken responsibility for this situation. Now I want the truth to finally be revealed," explaining the background of the lawsuit.

Meanwhile, Rollo Jones competed in the 100m hurdles at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics before switching to bobsledding and appearing on the Winter Olympic stage. He built public recognition by appearing on various broadcast programs in the United States.

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