It’s unfair, because pole vault is really tough and athletes deserve to be in the spotlight more often than once every four years, but if there is any silver lining, that makes the Rio Olympics a really big deal.
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“This morning it has really kicked in, she has lot her voice nearly completely”, he wrote. Seems she picked up a nasty virus here and has caused respiratory complications. Doctors have not figured out exactly what triggered her illness, but have prescribed antibiotics and other medication in the meantime. So I can’t be angry.
In a separate text Monday morning, Rick Suhr – a former Spencerport wrestler – reaffirmed that Jenn Suhr plans to compete in Tuesday’s qualifying, “If we have to crawl down the runway!”
Jenn, 34, apparently could not talk above a whisper Monday, according to The Buffalo News. Suhr’s husband has already blamed the “stuff” in Rio, which he and his wife tried to avoid by bringing their own food andwater. The final will be held on Friday, leaving her three days to recover after Tuesday’s qualifications.
Suhr also battles Celiac Disease which was diagnosed in 2011.
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Defending Olympic pole-vaulting champion Jenn Suhr has contracted a mystery illness in Rio that may prevent her from becoming the first American woman to win back-to-back gold medals in the event. Here’s to hoping that she’s able to go all Michael Jordan in the Flu Game and succeed even though she’s nowhere near 100 percent.
