Lani Pallister has expressed her finest needs for Daybreak Fraser following the information the Olympic legend had been admitted into hospital with serious injuries.
Fraser was rushed to hospital on Monday following a critical fall in her Queensland residence that left her with 4 damaged ribs and a damaged hip.
The 87-year-old was admitted to intensive care and underwent a hip substitute, however has since been moved and stays in a secure situation.
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Reviews of the incident emerged on the eve of the World Brief Course Championships in Budapest, with Pallister one of many many Australian stars getting ready to take centre stage.
The 22-year-old shares an in depth bond with Fraser, who has been seen tearing up within the stands as she watches god-daughter obtain the dream she as soon as additionally had in pool.
Lani Pallister with Daybreak Fraser. Getty
Pallister’s legendary god-mother has assisted her by way of a number of the largest challenges in her younger profession, however the gold medallist admitted she was left frightened by the information of Fraser’s fall.
“Listening to about her fall has been each worrying and scary, given the connection we share,” she mentioned in a press release on Tuesday.
“Janelle and I wish to specific our deep heartfelt concern for Daybreak’s current incident that led to her hospitalisation. Daybreak isn’t just a rare athlete and icon, she is an extremely particular a part of our life, and her wellbeing is at all times in our ideas.
“We’re relieved to listen to that she is doing nicely and is receiving the care she wants from her household and the hospital employees.”
Lani Pallister embraces teammates after profitable gold within the Girls’s Olympic 4x200m Freestyle Relay. Getty
Pallister, daughter of Olympic swimmer Janelle (née Elford), confirmed she has been in touch with Fraser’s household because the incident.
Janelle, who competed on the Seoul 1988 Olympics, coaches her daughter alongside Michael Bohl on the Griffin College campus on the Gold Coast.
The household requested privateness as Pallister prepares to start her world’s marketing campaign.
“I’ve personally been in touch with the household and have despatched all her love and our greatest needs,” Janelle mentioned.
“Thanks for respecting our privateness throughout this time, right now is the primary day of World Championships in Budapest and Lani has a protracted marketing campaign previous to having the ability to return residence.”
Olympic swimming legend Daybreak Fraser, pictured final month, has been rushed to hospital. Getty
President of the Australian Olympic Committee Ian Chesterman additionally supplied his finest needs on behalf of the swimming neighborhood.
“Daybreak Fraser is an icon of Olympic sport and like so many Australians we’re happy to listen to she is making good progress after her surgical procedure,” he mentioned.
“Our ideas are with Daybreak and we want her nicely in her restoration.”
Pallister will return to motion within the pool on the World Brief Course Championships later this week, with competitors set to start on Tuesday.
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