Weightlifter Ridge Barredo vows comeback after painful knee pop at Commonwealth Games
Ridge Barredo suffered a severe knee injury while attempting a 162-kg snatch at the Commonwealth Games and announced he will return for the next edition in four years.
Ridge Barredo’s Commonwealth Games weightlifting campaign ended abruptly when his knee gave way on a 162-kilogram snatch, producing a popping sound and intense pain he rated as eight or nine out of ten. By the time he was assisted off the Armadillo stage, the discomfort had lessened to a six or seven. The 30-year-old, who rose to fame on Married At First Sight, affirmed his determination to return for the 2030 Games in Amdavad, stating he is still young and hungry for success.
He also announced his departure from reality television, describing the setting as toxic and not worth revisiting. Barredo’s wife Jade and their daughter Victoria were present in the audience when the injury occurred. The article also notes that Scottish swimmer Katie Shanahan declined a Love Island offer to focus on her sport, highlighting a broader trend of athletes shunning reality-TV opportunities.
Why it matters
The story shows how a high-profile athlete balances elite competition with media exposure and plans a comeback after a serious injury.
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