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What is a hamstring injury? Why is it so bad for athletes?

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2016 Rio Olympics - Olympic Stadium - Rio de Janeiro - Men's 1500m - Elijah Manangoi holds his hamstring as he is helped by Taoufik Makhloufi of Algeria after finishing the race [Reuters, Lucy Nicholson]

For most sports fans, one of the worst news to receive is that of their favourite athlete sustaining an injury.

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