WAIS Statement Re: Lauren Mitchell Injury

Published On: 3 July 2015

The Western Australian Institute of Sport wishes to advise that gymnast Lauren Mitchell has suffered ruptures to both the anterior cruciate (ACL) and posterior cruciate (PCL) ligaments of her right knee.

The 23 year-old sustained damage to her knee on Monday night, in her final training session before she was due to depart on Tuesday to compete at the World University Games in Korea.

Scans confirmed significant damage to her ACL and PCL and Lauren has been in consultation with her medical and support team in determining the best course of action for her rehabilitation – a process that is still on-going.

Lauren wishes to stress that she has yet to make a decision on her gymnastics future and will hold-off on an announcement until after her treatment has been determined.