High-school student attacked with baton by rival in relay race

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Kaelen Tucker, a student of Brookville High School, was running the second leg of the relay at the Liberty University campus in Lynchburg when the attack took place.

The Virginia State High School League (VSHL) Class 3 State Indoor Championships were left stunned when a runner employed her relay baton as a weapon against a rival during the 4x200m relay race.

Kaelen Tucker, a runner from Brookville High School, was racing during the second half of the relay at Liberty University's campus in Lynchburg when the accident took place.

In the viral video of the incident on social media, Tucker is attempting to pass a competitor from IC Norcom High School. What occurred next left people gasping with shock as the Norcom runner viciously swished her baton, which hit Tucker in the head.

Due to the attack, Tucker staggered, lost her pace, and finally fell inside the track. Her mother and team coaches were quick to assist her. The Norcom runner, however, was not interrupted as she continued the race uninterrupted.

Eventually, Norcom's team was disqualified due to 'contact interference'. Tucker, on the other hand, stated that she was in a state of shock.

"I'm still in shock. I'm still trying to process everything. I can't believe it occurred," Tucker told local ABC affiliate WSET, says Daily Mail.

In an interview with WSET, Tucker's mom Tamarro Tucker claimed that no one from the Norcom team even cared to see if her daughter was alright after the assault.

No apologies. No coaches. No athlete. No anything. Even if it was an accident, which I don't think it was, nothing," Tamarro Tucker said.

WSET says Tucker is being treated for a concussion and a potential skull fracture