Posted on 03/09/2025 10:34:36 AM PDT by Morgana
The indoor track championships in Virginia were marred by a brazen attack by one runner when she used the baton in her relay race as a weapon against an opponent.
The attack took place during the 4x200m relay event of the VSHL Class 3 State Indoor Championships held on the campus of Liberty University in Lynchburg.
Kaelen Tucker was running the second leg of the relay for Lynchburg's Brookville High School when she went to make a pass around another runner in a battle for second place.
Rather than fight fair, her opponent in that battle - who attended IC Norcom High School in the Hampton Roads area of the state - decided to take more aggressive action.
The Norcom runner wound her right arm back and smacked the baton she was carrying across Tucker's head as seen on video of the incident.
Gasps were heard inside the Liberty Indoor Track Complex as Tucker slowed down, stumbled, and then fell to the ground on the interior of the course.
Her mother and team trainers were seen rushing to her aid as the Norcom runner appeared to continue on her way.
'I still can't believe it, I'm in shock.' said Tucker, who is resting at home with her family, according to local ABC affiliate WSET. 'I'm still trying to take it all in, I can't believe it happened.'
Judges at the meet were able to see the attack and disqualified Norcom's team for 'contact interference' - or physically interfering with another runner's actions.
WSET says Tucker is currently being treated for a concussion and a possible skull fracture.
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Spoiler alert
It’s not really “shocking”
Should have called the police and had her arrested for assault.
the future of competitive sports. roller derby meets track and field. games made for a new generation of spectators who will demand the best violence.
roller ball
Alita, the battle angel... kinda like that... is where we seem to be headed
Portsmouth, specifically. One of Hampton Roads' "no-go" areas. IYKYK.
Yep.
One of these days this country is going to have to come together and have a frank discussion.
She should have used a cane. Works for members of Congress
...many, many years ago lived in the Virginia Tidewater area...on rare occasions had to go to Portsmouth (or, as the locals call it, “Porchmuth”..) on business....always wished I had a squad of highly armed Marines with me when I went there....
Oughta be on the Serengeti, trying to outrun lions.
Surprised assault and battery charges have not been filed.
It’s just part of the culture.
We are not compatible.
One of these days this country is going to have to come together and have a frank discussion.
Chris Rock explained it all.
One of these days this country is going to have to come together and have a frank discussion.
The very predictable results of eliminating The Lord God from society.
When God is driven from society, the Lord of the Flies takes his place.
Fortunately President Trump is trying to reintroduce God to our society.
Let me guess
Nobody is in shock, it is the same predictable group acting out their natural inclinations. A Western civilization imports a race of savages into its midst and anyone wants to act surprised?
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