Marta Martyanova, a Russian fencer, earned the gold medal for her country. She put up a valiant effort in a bid to do so. The 22-year-old initially came in as a replacement for her teammate, Adelina Zagidullina. However, she suffered a broken ankle at the first match of her campaign.
She got her ankle wrapped and went on to compete in 3 more matches. She drew one, was defeated at one, and won the other to secure the gold medal for her country. Marta was helped by her teammate Zagidullina as she tried to celebrate while literally having one leg to support her.
She was able to walk on one leg to the wheelchair and literally collapsed on top of it in tears, There was no more strength to endure the pain. She couldn’t step on her injured leg anymore. She fought in this condition in the final half an hour ago. If Marta hadn’t continued, our team would have been removed from the tournament, since there were no more substitutions,” a statement released by the Russian Olympic team said.
“There are no words and epithets to pay tribute to her heroism. This requires unconditional nationwide recognition and a deep bow at her feet, This is the Olympics. This is victory. And these are our fantastic girls! There are others like them in the world!” they further added.
Marta Martyanova just did something remarkable
Despite being injured, Marta couldn’t be substituted as reverse substitutions are prohibited in the Olympics. But she showed true willpower with her work. Marta certainly made the Russians proud at the Olympics. The reception she received from her teammates told the whole story.
She was actually carried by her teammates while being on one leg. It was a great gesture of sportsmanship. From Yusra Mardini, to now Marta, the Olympics have already seen some fascinating storylines. What more the Tokyo Olympics 2020 has to offer to the fans, remains to be seen.
On that note, Russia defeated France in the finals of fencing to secure their gold medal. Marta and her team can expect a grand welcome upon reaching their home soil.
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