High School Track Athlete Strikes Opponent With Baton, Incident Under Investigation

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High school runner defends herself after baton video: 'I would never do that on purpose'

Virginia high school athlete Alaila Everett told "Good Morning America" Tuesday that she never meant to strike her fellow competitor with a baton.

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High school runner just happened to hit opponent's head with baton, totally by accident you guys

Watch the shocking moment a high school relay race goes wrong, leading to injury and controversy. Runner claims incident was accidental despite viral video evidence.

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A relay race never seen before: he hits the opponent with the baton so as not to let her pass

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High school senior says viral track meet injury was an accident

By Danielle Saitta Click here for updates on this story     PORTSMOUTH, Virginia (WTKR) — A track and field meet in Portsmouth has gained viral attention for an unintended moment that left one runner injured. The incident occurred during a race last Tuesday when Kaelen Tucker was accidentally hit in the head by a baton held by her competitor, Alaila Everett. In a video that rapidly spread online, Tucker is seen being struck by the baton, leading…

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Virginia high school student left with concussion after baton strike in track race, perpetrator insists it was an accident

A disturbing incident during the Indoor Track State Championships on March 4 in Virginia has left one teen with a concussion after being struck in the head with a baton. The video, which went viral, shows Kaelen Tucker from Brookville High School being hit by her opponent, Alaila Everett of IC Norcom High School, during the 4x200 meter relay.         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Kwesi (@thatkcguy__) The bato…

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Kaelen Tucker track: Competitor smashes Brookville High School track runner in back of head with relay baton during race

A high school sprinter suffered a concussion and potential skull fracture when her competitor smashed her in the back of her head with a relay baton during their race.