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Monday, May 4, 2026

The Gainesville Ledger

Sports

ACL tears rising among young female athletes, experts say

ACL injuries are occurring at increasing rates among young female athletes, a trend highlighted in part by high-profile cases like that of athlete Chloe Kitts. Researchers and medical professionals point to a combination of anatomical, hormonal, and biomechanical factors that make female athletes more susceptible to this type of knee injury.

Sources: The Gainesville Sun

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