An exhausted Martina Navratilova turned back while climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, with just 5,000 more feet to go to reach the 19,341-foot summit. The 54-year-old tennis legend -- winner of 18 Grand Slam singles titles -- was hospitalized on Friday where she was being treated for high-altitude pulmonary edema, which is a buildup of fluid in the lungs brought on by high altitudes. Martina often alienated audiences with her machinelike fitness and efficiency on the court, yet she was always the more emotional and "real" player in the Chris vs. Martina rivalry. This act of humanness only makes me like her more. Get well soon, Martina.Friday, December 10, 2010
Martina Navratilova: Yep, I'm Human!
An exhausted Martina Navratilova turned back while climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, with just 5,000 more feet to go to reach the 19,341-foot summit. The 54-year-old tennis legend -- winner of 18 Grand Slam singles titles -- was hospitalized on Friday where she was being treated for high-altitude pulmonary edema, which is a buildup of fluid in the lungs brought on by high altitudes. Martina often alienated audiences with her machinelike fitness and efficiency on the court, yet she was always the more emotional and "real" player in the Chris vs. Martina rivalry. This act of humanness only makes me like her more. Get well soon, Martina.
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