Olympic injuries range from basic to bizarre

Hurt, going — International edition

Paula Radcliffe, Great Britain, track: The world record-holder in the women’s marathon won the New York City Marathon in November, but hasn’t raced since because of a hairline fracture in her left thigh.

Manu Ginobili, Argentina, basketball: Nicknamed “El Contusion” because of all his bruises, he had a gimpy ankle during the NBA playoffs and the San Antonio Spurs would’ve loved for him to take the summer off. Perhaps with that in mind, Argentina chose him to carry the nation’s flag in the opening ceremony, and he’s back on the roster for Beijing.

Juliana, Brazil, beach volleyball: She and partner Larissa were the top team from powerhouse Brazil and ranked third in the world before Juliana hurt a knee ligament during an event in Paris last month. She opted against surgery for the chance to play in the Olympics, albeit with a brace.

Viktor Horvath, Hungary, modern pentathlon: The 2007 world champion tore a muscle in his right calf during the 2008 world championships in June, but he’s still considered the man to beat.

Taufik Hidayat, Indonesia, badminton: The reigning Olympic champion and ’05 world champion recently was hospitalized for several days while facing a high fever.

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