Navratilova hospitalized after Kilimanjaro attempt

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NAIROBI, Kenya - Martina Navratilova was hospitalized in Kenya because of fluid accumulation in her lungs after attempting to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. The 54-year-old tennis great is expected to recover.

Navratilova was diagnosed with high-altitude pulmonary edema, Dr. David Silverstein, a consultant in cardiology and internal medicine at Nairobi Hospital, said Friday.

"It is potentially dangerous when someone is at high altitude, but once brought down, recovery is quick," he added. "Martina is doing well and will continue to do well."

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Navratilova told The Associated Press last weekend she has never climbed higher than 12,000 feet. She had reached nearly 14,800 feet when forced to give up, according to the charity.

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/40607275/ns/sports-tennis/

She lives in Aspen, a mere 8,200 feet above sea level.

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1. I hope she recovers quickly, nt