Utah gymnast Jillian Hoffman tore her Achilles. Why the ‘terrifying’ injury is often on her teammates’ minds

A study of 16 NCAA sports found women’s gymnastics had the highest rate of Achilles injuries.

Utah Utes gymnast Jillian Hoffman performs a floor routine during an NCAA gymnastics meet on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 in West Valley City, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Utah gymnast Jillian Hoffman tore her Achilles. Why the ‘terrifying’ injury is often on her teammates’ minds

A study of 16 NCAA sports found women’s gymnastics had the highest rate of Achilles injuries.

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