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The path to being a star athlete is often riddled with unforeseen hurdles, with injury being the most common. Imagine reaching the pinnacle of your sport, only to have your journey cut short by an untimely injury. This is a narrative all too familiar in the world of sports, where the physical demands can be as relentless as the pursuit of excellence. From the basketball courts where Grant Hill’s promising career faced relentless challenges to the football fields witnessing Derrick Rose’s battle against his body, these are the stories of 21 amazing athletes whose careers were sadly cut short by injuries.
