Mateusz Kieliszkowski, a celebrated figure in Strongman circles, faces yet another injury setback. The Polish athlete, renowned for his exceptional talent, Kieliszkowski recently sustained an Achilles tendon injury during a routine workout and pulls out of 2024 World’s & Europe’s Strongest Man Contests.
Tragically, this injury occurred just ten days before the highly anticipated 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man competition. Kieliszkowski, considered a top contender for the title, has been compelled to withdraw from the event.
Additionally, he has announced his regrettable withdrawal from the upcoming 2024 World’s Strongest Man championship. Anticipation had been high, with many viewing him as a primary challenger to formidable competitors like Tom Stoltman and Mitchel Hooper.
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The full extent of Kieliszkowski’s injury remains uncertain pending further medical evaluation. In a recent Instagram update, he revealed his ability to walk unaided, albeit with notable discomfort. Despite this setback, there remains hope among fans that the injury may not be as severe as feared.
Kieliszkowski Pull out from 2024 Strongman Contests Due to Achilles Injury
“Don’t know if this is total damage or partial.
I can walk on my own, but it hurts.
Anyway, unfortunately, I’m eliminated for a while from practice and performances.
Soon I will have a doctor appointment, and we will decide on what to do next.”
Fortunately, Mateusz Kieliszkowski remains resilient in the face of adversity. Despite the setback, he maintains a positive mindset, acknowledging that injuries are an inherent aspect of the Strongman journey. He expresses confidence in his ability to bounce back stronger within a few months.
“There’s nothing to complain about all of this because I have chosen this path myself, and I’m aware that injuries and health problems are part of the sport at this level.
I’ve been through many issues, surgeries, treatments, and I don’t think that’s why I should stop.
I know that it’s only a matter of a few months before I return to full fitness.”
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Regrettably, Mateusz Kieliszkowski’s Achilles injury struck at an inopportune moment, given his recent stellar performances. Despite beginning the 2023 Rogue Invitational with zero points, he clinched third place overall. Subsequently, at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic, Kieliszkowski secured a commendable second-place finish, surpassing formidable competitors like Tom Stoltman and Hafthor Bjornsson.
Throughout his illustrious career, Kieliszkowski has participated in 48 International and National competitions, emerging victorious in 15. Notably, he has competed in the World’s Strongest Man contest five times, achieving a notable second-place finish in 2018, narrowly falling short to a prime Hafthor Bjornsson.
As replacements for Mateusz Kieliszkowski in the 2024 World’s and Europe’s Strongest Man events are yet to be disclosed, the void left by his absence is significant. Few athletes possess the caliber to match his prowess. Nonetheless, there remains hope that Kieliszkowski’s hiatus will be brief, with the possibility of his return to the competitive arena later this year.
Overview
Mateusz Kieliszkowski, a prominent Strongman competitor, pulls out of the 2024 World’s and Europe’s Strongest Man contests due to an Achilles injury. His absence, following recent achievements like a second-place finish at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic, leaves a void in the competitions. Fans hope for his quick recuperation and possible comeback later this year.
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