'It's been tough' - Jasmine Camacho-Quinn reveals struggle with foot injury

Puerto Rican hurdling queen Jasmine Camacho-Quinn may likely not be at the World Championships in Tokyo after revealing her struggles with a foot injury that has derailed her progression throughout the season.

The Tokyo Olympics women's 100mH champion penned a statement on her Instagram page, sharing an update on why she has scarcely competed in the circuit this season.

"Hey everyone ❤️

"I wanted to give you all a quick update. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been dealing with a foot injury and trying to find the right balance between training and rest. It’s been tough…. Pushing too much slows the healing, but resting too much affects my race sharpness.

"With the World Championships just a month away, it’s looking less and less likely that I’ll be at my best by Tokyo. The good news is my foot is getting better and I’m confident I’ll make a full recovery in due time🙏🏽.

"Right now, my biggest priority is my long-term health and success. I’m going to keep working smart so I can come back healthier.

"I truly appreciate all the love and support," she wrote.

Camacho-Quinn has raced only once this season at the Grand Slam Track in Kingston, where she clocked a respectable time of 12.70s to finish third.

The 28-year-old is one of the most respected hurdlers in history and has medalled at every major championship since 2021, when she blazed to the Olympic gold medal in a record time of 12.26s.

With the World Championships in Tokyo just a month away, Camacho-Quinn will hope to be there in good form, which can see her challenge for another medal to add to her glorious career.