Amputation was the price of admission for Paris

Tokyo silver medallist Dawson (Australia) decided to have a fingertip amputated to be able to compete in Paris

If you’re not into topsport yourself (and even then) it would be the kind of decision that is hard to explain. Athletes make many sacrifices to make it to the Olympics. Most of these are only seen by their teammates and immediate family. Some make the news…

We understand the “standard” sacrifices athletes make in their life to be able to compete at the highest level. But even for those who understand and recognise these, the decision made by Matt Dawson would surprise them.

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