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KUPETS TEARS ACHILLES

Abstract:
Gym Dog Courtney Kupets ended her junior season Saturday, tearing her Achilles tendon on the floor exercise.

The two-time all-around national champion, five time individual NCAA champion and 10-time All-American had fallen on the balance beam before landing awkwardly on the floor....

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craig

posted 3/01/08 @ 7:26 PM EST

That sucks, they will have to pull together now as a team..
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Fasting

posted 3/01/08 @ 10:51 PM EST

This is not only a big loss to the team but it is a big loss to the entire sport of gymnastics. The worst part of any sport are the injuries. This is a sad day for gymnastics.
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Sarah

posted 3/03/08 @ 8:09 AM EST

This is really sad, I love Courtney, the whole world loves Courtney. But if anyone can get through this its Courtney, and I have a feeling her team will rally big time for nationals. She will be a leader from the sidelines this season, and she'll be back next year. Her poor achilles - they both have really taken a beating.
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