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Broken Leg Spells
Disaster for
Villopoto and Kawasaki!
Ryan Villopoto's horrible crash during the St. Louis Supercross main
event last Saturday evening resulted in a badly broken right leg. How
bad? It will likely take two surgeries to correct, according to
Kawasaki's press release below. Villopoto has already completed one
surgery on the leg.
Irvine, Calif. - Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto
is
recovering after successful surgery to 'set and stabilise' his broken
right leg. He will likely need an additional surgery when the swelling
subsides. The unfortunate injury occurred when Villopoto crashed while
leading the St. Louis supercross event.
"This is heartbreaking for both Ryan and the team," said Monster
Energy Kawasaki Team Manager Mike Fisher. "RV was going for the
championship and riding really well. It's a shame this happened because
Ryan has shown so much resilience this season while trying to attain his
first supercross championship. I know Ryan will do everything he can to
get back as soon as possible."
Villopoto will remain in the hospital in St. Louis until he is able
to travel back to California. He wants to thank all his fans for their
thoughts, prayers, and support during this tough time.
This is a terrible turn of events
for the boys in green, but Ryan Dungey and his Suzuki team will be
putting their champagne on ice now
that their closest competitor is out of contention.