Achilles Quote by Colin Jackson

“I once damaged my Achilles and it took a long time to get over it. My injury happened in November and I didn't recover in time for the World Championships the following August.” quote by Colin Jackson — Download Open image

“I once damaged my Achilles and it took a long time to get over it. My injury happened in November and I didn't recover in time for the World Championships the following August.”

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