Hurdler Viivi Lehikoinen Faced Health Setbacks After Seeking Treatment

Hurdler Viivi Lehikoinen's journey took a difficult turn when she traveled to London seeking treatment for a single health issue, only to return with two new diagnoses. This situation marked the beginning of a challenging period for the athlete.

Lehikoinen described a negative spiral that deeply affected her, notably the cessation of her menstrual cycle, which occurred in January 2024. This health concern arose despite her feeling generally well and having completed a successful winter training camp in South Africa under the guidance of her Swiss coach, Laurent Meuwly.

Just the previous summer, Lehikoinen had achieved a significant personal milestone, setting a new Finnish record of 54.40 seconds in the 400-meter hurdles in Huelva. Her training had indicated she was in peak physical condition, making the subsequent health complications particularly disheartening.