It's import­ant for athlet­es to provid­e detail­s regard­ing their diet and weight loss techni­ques to those around... In preparation of her second official Muay Thai fight, Australia’s 18-year-old Jessica Lindsay was determined to make the 140 lbs weight division – a journey that ultimately took her life, reported Yahoo Lifestyle. A while before the fight, the teen athlete went for a run with her 14-year-old sister Grace during which she collapsed. She was healthy five days before that happened.” Lindsay was rushed to hospital just half an hour before the final weigh-in. “I want everyone to be educated and aware.”Medical expert Dr Bridie O’Donnell stated that it is very important for athletes to provide details regarding their diet and weight loss techniques to those around them.

Source: The Express Tribune February 10, 2018 08:46 UTC