Life is very fragile, and on November 25, 2024, Annie Tagoe almost came in contact with the Grim Reaper, followed by a fearsome accident. Great Britain’s track and field star, Annie Tagoe, has always kept her legion of followers updated about her day-to-day activities through social media, but that particular date, which could have changed a lot for her and her career, is something she will never forget.

Again, taking to social media Tagoe has divulged the gruesome details of her accident, a revelation that is sure to chill anyone. While she had a ton of luck by her side, she also went completely candid in her thoughts about it, thanking her faith.

Almost ended her track and field career

“Last month on the 25th November I nearly lost my life coming back from New York. When the police came they thought there will be no one alive. When we went to the hospital they were shocked that we was alive. God is so good!” Annie Tagoe opened up about her accident on her official X profile. Furthermore, she reflected on how the cops were shocked to see the state she was in, as it was almost impossible to escape the way her car had crashed.

Unveiling the details, she stressed, stating, “The car flipped over multiple times. The airbag didn’t come out. Hit my chest multiple times on the steering wheel, sprained my shoulders, neck, hurt my hip, knees and ended up with a brain concussion.” As if getting involved in an accident wasn’t unfortunate enough, the safety measures were nowhere to be found in her car when they were actually required. Still, somehow the British athlete managed to survive the accident despite having multiple injuries.

Tagoe also emphasized that being in a foreign country and being away from her family made dealing with the situation difficult. However, she thanked her coach and her training team, who were by her side in these difficult moments. Furthermore, being grateful to her faith, the athlete confessed, stating, “It’s been a journey that I can finally speak about. I am just grateful that God kept me alive cause I really gave up in that car. After that the blessings had been insane. Just wanted to share how happy I am to be here.”

“Everyone always say my life is a movie and it just wouldn’t be me if I didn’t end the year dramatic,“ the British athlete ended the X thread with a hilarious note. Indeed, the events that unfolded weren’t straightforward for her and were akin to a cinematic production. The social media post’s attached pictures revealed the intricate details of the accident, showcasing the extent of the car’s damage. Although this recent setback has impacted her track career, earlier in the season, she faced another obstacle that almost hindered her entire season.

The troubles of Annie Tagoe

The moment the 2024 campaign started, every athlete’s aim was to at least compete at the Olympic Games. Annie Tagoe also shared a similar goal this year after her bronze medal feat at the 2023 Budapest World Championships in the women’s 4x100m relays. Indeed, she looked forward to an upward trajectory, only to get a reality check by life. Taking to X, the British athlete shared her troubles, stating, “I got diagnosed with tendinitis in my hamstring & achilles in December and it’s so annoying so days I can run and some days I can’t even walk. Track is so ugh.” 

A track and field athlete who’s claiming not to be able to walk? Obviously, that’s a matter to easily scare anyone out there who’s a fan of that particular sprinter. Furthermore, Tagoe made headlines in the early season, owing to her commitment to Alexis Ohanian’s 776 Invitational (later named Athlos). So, the moment the co-founder of Reddit saw this social media post, he was quick to reply, stating, “Get well soon.” Recovery is more important than anything, and owing to the fact, the British athlete was focused on getting the most out of herself while managing her health. Given her youth and immense potential, who knows what the 2025 campaign could hold for her?