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'I Thought I Would Lose My Leg': Johanna Solano's Painful Account of Her Accident in South Africa
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'I Thought I Would Lose My Leg': Johanna Solano's Painful Account of Her Accident in South Africa

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former Miss Costa Rica Johanna Solano suffered a severe accident during the Absa Cape Epic race in South Africa.
  • The fall resulted in a painful injury that required surgery and has had a lasting impact.
  • Solano has shared her experience, describing the intense pain and the fear of losing her leg.

Former Miss Costa Rica Johanna Solano has recounted the harrowing experience of a severe accident she endured during the Absa Cape Epic cycling race in South Africa. The incident, which occurred in March 2025, led to a painful injury that necessitated surgery and has left a lasting mark on her.

Solano described the fall as intensely painful, revealing the fear she felt about potentially losing her leg. The Absa Cape Epic is known as one of the most demanding mountain bike stage races in the world, attracting elite athletes who push their physical limits across challenging terrains.

Her participation in the race, where she had previously achieved podium success, underscores the risks involved in professional endurance sports. Solano's decision to share her story sheds light on the physical and emotional toll such accidents can take on athletes, even those who have reached significant levels of success in their careers.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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