Krista Tervo's condition worries ahead of European Championships: 'I've done everything possible'

Hammer thrower Krista Tervo expressed concern over her physical condition ahead of the European Championships, which begin Monday. "I have done everything possible given the situation to be in shape. My coach and I decided that we are so messed up that we will try to compete," Tervo said in Birmingham.

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I have done everything possible given the situation to be in shape. My coach and I decided that we are so messed up that we will try to compete.

Tervo withdrew from the Finnish Championships due to "feelings in her lower back." Her preparation for the European Championships had not gone as planned, she revealed on Instagram the week prior. "To be completely honest, the last few weeks have been tough, and even the entire departure for the European Championships has not been a certainty," Tervo wrote.

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To be completely honest, the last few weeks have been tough, and even the entire departure for the European Championships has not been a certainty.

Despite the challenging preparation, Tervo stated in Birmingham that she would not elaborate on her injury, which she described as completely unexpected. However, she has experienced similar issues before. Tervo threw a Finnish record of 77.35 meters this season and enters the competition as the top seed. Silja Kosonen's mark of 76.41 meters is the second best in the competition.

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I have done everything possible given the situation to be in shape.