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Ultra-Runner's Thigh Drains 500ml of Pus After Grueling Race
18 Sep
Summary
- Phil Gore required a 12cm incision after his thigh produced 500ml of pus.
- What was thought to be a haematoma was actually a serious infection.
- Gore raised nearly $300,000 for children's medical services in Western Australia.
Phil Gore, a 40-year-old Australian known for extreme endurance feats, required emergency surgery for a leg infection. After completing over 1,000km in a solo backyard ultra marathon attempt last month, Gore experienced persistent pain in his left thigh. What was initially believed to be a hematoma was diagnosed as a significant infection, leading to the aspiration of approximately 500ml of pus.
The athlete was admitted to Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, where he underwent a procedure resulting in a 12cm incision. A drain was inserted to continue clearing the fluid, and Gore remained hospitalized for 48 hours under observation. He expressed gratitude to the medical staff, acknowledging that prompt treatment prevented a more severe outcome.
Gore's recent solo run, inspired by the backyard ultra format, saw him run one 6.7km lap per hour for six days and 15 hours. Although he fell short of his week-long goal, this effort helped raise close to $300,000 for medical research and health services for children in Western Australia.
