The danger of developing skin cancer was highlighted in 2022.Athletes
exposed to the sun more than the general public are at higher risk of
contracting the disease.When Australian swimmer Mackenzie James “Mack” Horton won gold in the 400
meter freestyle at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, a mole was visible on
his upper body.
A fan noticed that this mole had not only become darker but had also
taken on a different shape – both common characteristics of skin cancer.
The fan then wrote an email to the gold medalist’s doctor. As a result,
Horton had the mole examined and subsequently removed. That fan may well
have saved his life.
Like Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, the professional swimmer has a light
skin tone. When these people are exposed to intense sunlight for long
periods of time, it can also expose them to too much UV radiation.Participating in sports, whether as a professional or recreational athlete,
causes the body to release protective sub
exposed to the sun more than the general public are at higher risk of
contracting the disease.When Australian swimmer Mackenzie James “Mack” Horton won gold in the 400
meter freestyle at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, a mole was visible on
his upper body.
A fan noticed that this mole had not only become darker but had also
taken on a different shape – both common characteristics of skin cancer.
The fan then wrote an email to the gold medalist’s doctor. As a result,
Horton had the mole examined and subsequently removed. That fan may well
have saved his life.
Like Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, the professional swimmer has a light
skin tone. When these people are exposed to intense sunlight for long
periods of time, it can also expose them to too much UV radiation.Participating in sports, whether as a professional or recreational athlete,
causes the body to release protective sub
