Olympic high jump champion Gianmarco Tamberi recently shared on Instagram that he is facing a health challenge as he prepares to defend his title in Paris. Tamberi revealed that he is back in Italy dealing with what doctors suspect to be a kidney stone, putting his participation in the upcoming competition at risk.
Expressing disbelief at the timing of his health issue, Tamberi recounted experiencing sudden and intense pain shortly after a social media post where he expressed his feelings of deserving success. Following medical examinations including a CT scan, ultrasound, and blood analysis, doctors indicated the presence of a likely kidney stone.
