University of Florida Star Sinead Russell Hospitalized With Cranial Blood Clot

SwimSwam wishes Ms. Russell all of the best, and are cheering for a speedy return to the pool.

University of Florida star Sinead Russell has been hospitalized with what is being called “Cerebral Venous Thrombosis,” which is the technical name for a blood clot in the brain.

Her father, swim coach Cecil Russell, confirmed the news, and thanked the local Gainesville community and the University of Florida for their support on the issue.

“Gators are really stepping up big in every way a school could,” Russell said. “They are helping huge and (Sinead is getting) great support from the University.”

Mr. Russell did not comment specifically on her status, but did say that “it is serious.”

The University of Florida has not responded to a request for comment, and while swimming is not the priority at the moment, Mr. Russell says that she will be out for “a while,” and that anybody wishing to send a get-well note could send it to:

Shands Hospital, University of Florida, Neuro ICU Section
1515 Southwest Archer Road
Gainesville, Florida 32608

Sinead Russell was a 2012 Canadian Olympian and the current Canadian National Record holder in the 100m long course backstroke (59.68). She has earned the maximum 14 All-American honors through two years at the school, and last year at the NCAA Championships scored 22 individual points to go with 5 relay swims.

The condition is usually caused by an underlying medical disorder and according to one study, published by the Amaerican Heart Association, 57.1% of discharged patients in a study showed no symptoms approximately 16 months later, while an additional 22% had “minor residual symptoms,” with the outcome generally being better for those patients under the age of 37.

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Eppinga family
9 years ago

Though we’ve never met, as a swim mom my thoughts and prayers are with Sinead and the Rusell family. Keep your fighting spirit!

Carrie Russell
9 years ago

Here for a speedy recovery Sinead love ❤ and support from yr cousin and family xxxx

Edu
Reply to  Carrie Russell
2 months ago

I wish to know about Cecil , we are very good friends but I don’t know how to contact him.. my name is Edu de la torre, I helped to translate his book to how trainned nina, wold champion swimmer. [email protected]

Last edited 2 months ago by Edu
Wendy Gill
9 years ago

Thinking of you Sinead and sending healing angels. Get well soon. From: an Oakville citizen currently in Florida

Denise Corcoran
9 years ago

Your whole extended family is behind you. Speedy recovery Sinead. ..with love from south Carolina

Pat Gerry Andrew & Graeme George
9 years ago

Our thoughts are with you Sinead and with the Russell family.

Pat Gerry Andrew & Graeme
9 years ago

Our thoughts are with you and the Russell family.

A. Dorado
9 years ago

Sinead, thinking of you and a speedy recovery.

Ancille
9 years ago

Our prayers are with you

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