Segel Olympic champion Vadlau after emergency operation: I'm fine!

Segel Olympic champion Vadlau after emergency operation: I'm fine!

Krankenhaus, Österreich - Lara Vadlau, the 31-year-old sailing Olympic champion, gave the all-clear after an emergency operation. As Kleine Zeitung ago, Vadlau had to be planned a few days ago Leave that was initially well. However, complications occurred on Saturday that made it necessary to enter the hospital. Vadlau reported from the hospital on Sunday evening via Instagram and expressed that she was going so far.

In an emotional update to her followers, she appealed to show humility and be grateful for health and a roof over her head. In addition, she announced that she would share more detailed information on her condition and incidents in the next few days. This message arrived, as krone reported, whereby Vadlau also emphasized the importance of health and encouraged her followers to hug her family and friends.

career prospects remain positive

Stefan Glanz-Michaelis, the Secretary General of the Sailing Association, confirmed that a career end of the athlete did not threaten. Further information on the part of the association is expected in the coming days. Trust in Vadlaus Return to sport remains strong, even if athletes are often confronted with psychological stress and external stressors in performance and top sport.

The current situation of Vadlau also throws a light on mental health in sport, a topic that has become increasingly important in recent years. Mental pressure rocket on athletes, this can lead to physical injuries or increase the risk of mental illnesses. According to Sports doctors Zeitung show that 13-20% of competitive athletes have to struggle with depression in the course of their lives. Anxiety disorders and eating disorders are also more common among athletes than in the general population.

COVID-19 pandemic has strengthened these problems because many athletes reported lower motivation and mental difficulties. Only 18% received professional support during this time, which further revealed the stigmatization of mental illnesses in competitive sports. Vadlaus incident could not only be a memory of the challenges of physical health, but also underline the importance of mental support that many athletes urgently need.