Injury chop for Sabre as TV Gladiator

DUNDEE’S Sheli McCoy is fighting her way back to fitness after the injury that forced her to bow out of BBC hit series Gladiators.

Sheli, otherwise known as Gladiator Sabre, was forced to pull out of a challenge after suffering a torn hamstring in the episode aired on Saturday.

The 35-year-old gym owner will not appear in this Saturday’s second semifinal or the final later this month.

Sheli, from Menzieshill, has been vocal on social media about her recovery since picking up the injury last summer.

In her most recent post on Instagram, she said: “I’ve completed four dedicated rehab sessions a week for the first two months, then three a week for two months and now it’s two a week along with specific strength sessions for my posterior.

“I’ve been to multiple physio sessions, massage appointments and really felt it’s massively helped my progress.

“Along the way I’ve had so much help from my coach, my colleagues, my physio, my sport masseuse and my friends and I couldn’t begin to thank them for their support.

“In this time I’ve stood on a podium three times, twice taking gold (once CrossFit, once Olympic lifting) and been a part of one of Nocco’s most formidable teams to date, being able to work towards these goals really created my consistency.

“A few movement patterns that still require refining and a few niggles to work out but it’s looking great for a full recovery.”

The star earlier told fans: “Whilst filming for Gladiators I incurred a little battle injury – a hamstring tear. Up to that point, every single day was a blessing and every event an unforgettable experience.”

In December she said it had taken almost six months to get back to running and lifting weights “fairly well”.

Sheli, who runs Sweatbox Dundee on Camperdown Road, was forced to retire from the rest of the Gladiators season after being injured during a challenge called The Edge.

GAME OVER: Sheli McCoy has shared details of her battle to recover from injury.