Athens 2004 Olympic hopeful Aliann Pompey was involved in a motor vehicle accident on her way back from her victory in Greece last Monday.
According to reports, Pompey was involved in an automobile accident at the London's Gatwick Airport Tuesday last, when the shuttle bus she was travelling in came into contact with a car.
In a report taken by the London police, the bus driver claims the "silver car" was at fault. The car left the scene before the police and ambulance arrived.
Pompey was treated at Surrey Hospital in London and was released later that night.
Dr. M. Jenkins determined that there were no broken bones or any serious internal damage.
Pompey sustained bruised to the ribs and pelvis, along with minor muscular strains.
Two British athletes, Marlon Devonish and Julian Golding were also on the bus, but sustained no injuries.
The national 200 and 400 metre record holder is now rehabilitating in New York, under the care of Dr. Tom Spiredellis. It is not clear whether she will be able to recover fully before the Olympic Games which gets underway from August 13.
Speaking to Stabroek Sport from her New York home yesterday, Pompey said she has an appointment with the doctor today and it is too early to say whether the injuries will hamper her participation in the 2004 Athens, Greece Olympics.
Pompey said since the accident she has not been able to train but plans to do some light work today to see how she feels. "I'm just doing what I have to do" the 2002 Commonwealth Games gold medalist said.