What Happened To Tony Hawk?
A video posted on social media showed him holding his right leg and waiting for paramedics to arrive on the scene. Thankfully, his injury was not as serious as it first appears and was only moderate in nature. Tony Hawk is still recovering at home. Tony Hawk, the 56-year-old skateboarding legend, suffered a broken femur in an accident with his 900th career flip and a severe blow to the back. The injury occurred while he was competing in the qualifying heats at Tony Hawk’s Tournament of Champions on Friday. American skateboarder Tony Hawk has suffered a broken left femur in a collision with a car while he was cycling in California.
Who Is Tony Hawk?
The nine-time X Games gold medallist and Hall of Fame inductee warned his followers on Twitter not to text while cycling. He shared the news of his injury on his Instagram account, saying breaking his leg would slow him down but not stop him. Tony Hawk was one of the first pro skaters. The sport is now populated by famous names. Tony, however, has remained relevant throughout the years and is still rising, according to the Tony Hawk Foundation. The skateboarding legend broke his leg on July 29, 2014.
Tony Hawk Suffers Leg Injury In Skateboarding Watch Video
Tony was attempting a 900 when he fell and shattered his leg, according to Yahoo! Sports. He was bike racing at Mammoth Lakes, California, and came off a jump only to crash into the safety netting. Tony Hawk was immediately taken to a hospital and it was confirmed that he suffered fractures to his left leg, including both the tibia and fibula. He underwent surgery following the injury and is expected to make a full recovery although we are still waiting on more details.
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