Injuries don't leave Inés Melchor alone. The Peruvian long-distance runner announced on Wednesday morning that she won't be able to compete in the Lima 2019 marathon because she couldn't recover from a back injury.
Unfortunately, this isn't the first time Inés has had to withdraw from a competition. At the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games, she couldn't finish the marathon because the posterior thigh injury intensified during the race.
And at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, she didn't have any luck either. She was forced to drop out of the race before reaching 30 kilometers due to a left knee injury, which added to a previous injury in her right thigh.
Today, an injury once again takes away the opportunity for her to represent the country. But, as always, life gives second chances. And it's certain that Inés will have hers. She will come out strong to win the marathon and bring Peru's name to the highest level.
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