USA Sprint Star Jordan Anthony Injured at World Championships During Drug Test Mishap
USA sprint star Jordan Anthony suffered a blood clot after a mishap during an anti-doping blood draw in Torun. The 21-year-old was in Poland for the World Athletics Indoor Championships when the incident happened.
What happened during testing
Anthony reported the tester missed his vein and punctured tissue outside it. That caused a clot and heavy taping to his left arm.
He described swelling and said medical staff treated the area. Despite the problem, he remained fit to race.
Competition status and credentials
Anthony is the fastest man in the world so far this year at 6.43 seconds. That mark sits three hundredths ahead of Kishane Thompson and one hundredth faster than Trayvon Bromell, Jeremiah Azu, and Bryan Levell.
He won his heat in Torun in 6.54 seconds to reach the semi-finals. The former Arkansas sprinter claimed the United States title earlier this month in 6.45 seconds.
Context and rivals
Great Britain’s Jeremiah Azu is the reigning champion from Nanjing last year. Anthony arrived in Poland viewed as a medal favourite in the men’s 60m.
Noah Lyles, the Olympic 100m champion, finished behind Anthony at the U.S. meet. Lyles also offered Anthony advice about handling surprises on the big stage.
Reaction and outlook
Anthony stayed upbeat. He told reporters at the venue he would not be stopped from pursuing a medal for Team USA.
Filmogaz.com covered his comments in Torun. The athlete said the drug test mishap and resulting injury would not derail his championship goals.
