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Young Athlete Fights for Life After 9th Floor Fall
7 Jul
Summary
- An 18-year-old runner is in critical condition after a fall from a building.
- He set a personal best in a half-marathon hours before the incident.
- Over $42,000 has been raised for his medical expenses by his club.
An 18-year-old Australian Rules football player and fitness coach is in critical condition after falling from the ninth floor of an apartment building. The incident happened early on Sunday, July 5, in Surfers Paradise, near Brisbane. Investigations suggest the young athlete fell while attempting to gain entry to his apartment.
His fall occurred mere hours after he completed the Gold Coast half-marathon, setting a new personal best. The athlete, known for his community involvement, including a past fundraising challenge for a children's hospital, sustained serious head and abdominal injuries.
His football club, the Yeppoon Swans, has organized a GoFundMe, raising over $42,000 (AUD $61,000) to support his extensive medical treatments. The club and his family are requesting privacy during this challenging time, with well wishes pouring in from the community.
