She said more: “I have cuts along the sides, and then I bruised my right heel pretty good, but I was determined to keep going.”
In order to inspire the younger athletes who watch the tournament, Gibson continued by saying that she had been resolved to keep competing.
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A tough moment for Alison Gibson as her feet strike the board on the way down. #Paris2024 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/jdXFwTKcVh
— Eurosport (@eurosport) August 7, 2024
One thing I can say is that I hope the audience can understand what it’s like to pick yourself up and keep going when the going gets tough. It’s all about the battle, she said.
“Obviously, today didn’t go the way I wanted it to, but I think you can learn and grow from every experience,
and I truly hope that the next generation of athletes recognise that even in the worst moments you can keep fighting, you can walk courageously.”
