Athlete Suffers Head Concussion After Being Struck with Baton During Race (Video)
A high school track and field event in Virginia took an unsporting turn when a runner was struck in the head with a baton mid-race, leading to serious injuries and controversy. The victim, Kaelen Tucker, a junior at Brookville High School, was competing in the 4×200 meter relay during the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 3 State Indoor Championships at Liberty University on Friday, March 7, when the shocking incident occurred. Tucker was running the second leg of the relay when she attempted to pass a competitor from IC Norcom High School. According to Tucker, the opposing runner had been bumping her arm as they approached a curve. When she finally managed to overtake her, she felt a... »