Telethon ultra-marathon runner Phil Gore hospitalised after misdiagnosis

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 11:48 · Archive

Perth ultra-marathon champion Phil Gore was initially misdiagnosed with a haematoma but discovered a more serious injury.

Perth ultra-marathon champion Phil Gore was hospitalised after sustaining an injury during a telethon event fundraising for Western Australian sick children. Doctors initially examined Gore and diagnosed a simple haematoma, sending him home to recover.

Gore was concerned about the diagnosis and sought a second medical opinion. This follow-up assessment revealed the injury was considerably more serious than the first doctors had determined, leading to his hospitalisation.

How it is being reported

• Telethon ultra-marathon hero Phil Gore rushed to hospital after pushing body to the limit for WA’s sick kidsPerth Now · 3 Oct, 11:25
• Telethon ultra-marathon hero Phil Gore rushed to hospital after pushing body to the limit for WA’s sick kidsThe West Australian · 3 Oct, 11:25

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