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Filipino Gymnast Levi Jung-Ruivivar Overcomes Severe Allergic Reaction at Paris Olympics

Jung-Ruivivar, a former U.S. national team member, experienced anaphylactic shock but is determined to compete.

  • Levi Jung-Ruivivar suffered a severe allergic reaction in the Olympic Village, leading to an emergency clinic visit.
  • Despite the incident, she has been cleared by medical staff and is set to compete in the upcoming qualification rounds.
  • Jung-Ruivivar, who represents the Philippines, has a history of tree nut allergies but is uncertain of this reaction's trigger.
  • The gymnast expressed gratitude for the support she received and is focused on recovering to perform at her best.
  • She will start her collegiate gymnastics career at Stanford University next year.
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