18-year-old professional soccer player Linda Caicedo of Colombia suffered a health scare during World Cup practice.
As she was jogging around the field, Caicedo clutched her chest and collapsed on the field.
Medical staff immediately responded to the troubling situation.
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A medical spokesperson told Fox News that Caicedo collapsed because she was “very tired.”
“Linda is very tired,” a medical spokesperson for the team said. “What happened was just a symptom of all the stress and physical demands.”
“She is well and all is back to normal,” the spokesperson added.
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The team’s trainer, Andrés Gómez, reportedly evaluated Caicedo and was cleared to resume participation.
“The striker was later spotted training with her teammates,” the report said.
LINDA CAICEDO APPRECIATION TWEET 🇨🇴 Turned pro at 14, beat ovarian cancer at 15, and today the 18yo Real Madrid prodigy scored a goal that sparked a SEISMIC upset over powerhouse Germany. One of game's brightest young stars, lifting her team & delivering joy to an entire nation. pic.twitter.com/TGMiZh9AFt
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Caicedo has played a critical role in the team’s success. She scored an important goal in Colombia’s 2-0 victory over South Korea.
At age 15, Caicedo was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and underwent surgery and six months of chemotherapy.
