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Inzikuru makes dramatic recovery

Uganda's Dorcas Inzukuru lands in the water on her way to Gold in Helsinki - Source IAAF TV(29/10/2005)

Uganda's reigning world 3,000m steeplechase champion Dorcus Inzikuru has been discharged from the hospital.

Inzikuru, who seriously injured herself and suffered slight brain damage after falling off a boda-boda (local commercial) motorcycle on Ediofe Bridge in her home town of Arua last week has made a dramatic recovery.

Dr. Benjamin Wurm, the medical volunteer in charge of her treatment told reporters that she will be fine and would take her about a week or so to start training.

"She is gently jogging and when I observed her ... she was doing well but of course she can't engage in any competitions as of now," Wurm said.

Inzikuru was discharged but at the same time referred to the Mulago national referral hospital in Kampala to undergo a CT scan on her skull and lumbar region.

She told local papers she cannot wait to get back on the track and hinted she might be taking part in the November 20th MTN Kampala marathon if her coach allows her.

She said: "I am ready for everything because this sports talent is a special gift from God and I should use it to do the job he gave me.

"I am very happy to God for saving my life from danger. I thank him for answering my prayers and that of many of my relatives and fans out there."

Brain scare

The diminutive 22-year-old became the first woman to win the 3,000m steeplechase event at an athletics world championships in Helsinki last August.

Her career was initially put in doubt after she was rushed to Kuluva Hospital in a coma after sustaining multiple damages on the neck, head, lower back and left arm.

However, a report of an x-ray examination showed that her bones remained intact and she only suffered tissue inflammations and some slight brain damage, which her doctor said was why she was unconscious and confused when admitted.

Meanwhile, the Ugandan sports minister Charles Bakkabulindi has told Members of Parliament that they are ready to meet all expenses so that Uganda's golden girl recovers from the injuries.

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