Nysea Sports Talk

The Doc is in! Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Grant Garcia… "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle.” – Pierre de Coubertin The 2020 summer Olympics has had it all, and as we have watched with excitement, triumph, and heartache during these Olympics, we have also noticed that injuries play a big part in the outcome of these wonderful games. This week Dr. Grant Garcia looks at some of the key injuries that have occurred in these games, and how athlete’s physical and mental injuries had impacted their personal and team performances. As the Olympics come to an end, we can watch in wonder how these remarkable athletes perform under the greatest duress and perform at the highest level for the world to see. We hope that everyone has enjoyed these games, and recognize their incredible feats no matter what the end results are. I remember the late great Jim Mckay used to say "Spanning the globe to bring you the