布里斯班野马队前锋科里·詹森因肺栓塞宣布从澳大利亚橄榄球联赛(NRL)退役[1]。詹森在第七轮比赛期间患病,被诊断为肺部血凝块,医生建议他不再适合参加橄榄球比赛[1]。他表示:"在获得医疗建议并与专家咨询后,很明显我已经不适合继续参加橄榄球联赛了"[1]。根据医学指导,詹森需要终身服用血液稀释剂[1]。
詹森在野马队出场95场,包括参加上赛季击败墨尔本风暴队的比赛[1]。在加入布里斯班之前,他还为北昆士兰队效力过58场比赛,职业生涯跨越五个赛季[1]。詹森在宣布退役时情绪激动[2]。
Corey Jensen, a forward for the Brisbane Broncos, has announced his retirement from the National Rugby League due to medical reasons.[1][2] The decision came after Jensen was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism—blood clots in the lungs—during Round 7 of the season.[1] Medical specialists advised him that it is no longer safe for him to continue playing rugby league and that he will require lifelong blood thinner medication.[1] Jensen stated: "After receiving medical advice and speaking to specialists, it's clear that it's no longer safe for me to play rugby league."[1]
Jensen departs the sport with significant accomplishments in his career.[1] He made 95 appearances for Brisbane Broncos, including participation in last season's grand final victory over Melbourne Storm.[1] Prior to joining Brisbane, he also played 58 matches over five seasons for North Queensland.[1] The announcement of his retirement was marked by emotional reactions.[2]