The Battleground event tested athletes’ strength, speed, endurance, coordination, and balance. It was functional fitness at its finest. While some athletes, like Laura Horvath (who took the event win), excelled, others ran into a little trouble, like Emily Bridgers. When she dropped down from the rope wall during the obstacle course segment, Bridgers landed funny and sustained an injury. She explained what happened in an Instagram post.

Update for everyone: I dislocated my ankle earlier and most likely tore some ligaments. I was dropping from the rope wall on the obstacle course and just took a bad landing in the sand. Next thing I knew my ankle was facing the wrong direction. It popped back in, then out again, and back in. This brings my @crossfitgames career to an abrupt end, which is sad, but I’m okay! I wasn’t planning on being a spectator this weekend, but I will try to make the most of it. Thank you so much to all the fans and everyone who has supported me over the years. It’s been an amazing ride!

A post shared by Emily Bridgers (@emilybridgers) on Aug 3, 2018 at 1:40pm PDT

Bridgers had previously announced this would be her last year competing. This wasn’t the way she expected to finish her career, but we’ve got to say, we admire her attitude. Here’s to you, Emily!

Main image: Emily Bridgers/Instagram