Australia field hockey player Matthew Dawson was so determined to compete in the Paris Olympics that he had part of the ring finger on his right hand amputated. Dawson severely injured the finger in practice two weeks ago. Surgery would have required months of recovery time.
FILE - Australia ’s Matthew Dawson runs the pitch during a men’s field hockey match against Spain at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Dawson was so determined to compete in the Paris Olympics that he had part of the ring finger on his right hand amputated. Dawson severely injured the finger in practice two weeks ago. Surgery would have required months of recovery time and jeopardized his likelihood of playing in the tournament.
Considering himself “very fortunate that it’s just a little bit of my finger,” Dawson views this sacrifice as part of the commitment required to pursue his “Olympic dream” — much like the years of practice and tough personal decisions that define an athlete’s life.
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