This week Malvern College has paid tribute to the remarkable determination and courage of Team GB Olympian Rose Harvey (6.08-10), after it was revealed that she completed the gruelling Marathon event at the Olympics despite suffering from a broken leg.
Despite enduring a significant injury during the race, Rose displayed extraordinary tenacity, refusing to withdraw after months of rigorous training. Her perseverance saw her finish in 78th place with an impressive sub-3-hour time — a feat that is even more astounding given the circumstances.
“We are incredibly proud of Rose, not only for being selected to represent Team GB at the Olympics but, more importantly, for the extraordinary bravery and resilience she demonstrated by completing the Marathon despite a serious injury,” said Malvern College Headmaster Keith Metcalfe.
Rose, who is currently on crutches, shared that about two miles into the race, she began experiencing severe pain in her hip. Unbeknownst to her at the time, she had suffered a stress fracture in her femur.
“At Malvern, we have a proud history of innovation, academic curiosity and resilience - and Rose has shown resilience in spades with the way she was determined to finish the Marathon when the easiest thing in the world would have been to pull out.”
“We were delighted to welcome Rose back to the school in 2022 shortly after she was first British female finisher in the London Marathon, and she was an inspiration to the pupils.
“Rose is a real role model, not just in her athletic prowess, but in who she is as a person, and we are so proud to call her an Old Malvernian.”