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The cowboy life is alluring, but it is not made for everyone. It takes a steady hand and nerves of steel to throw the lasso around a raging bull’s neck and bring it to its heels. Many swashbuckling rodeo heroes have been injured in the act, but the adrenaline rush is too intoxicating to resist. This is highlighted in the mind-blowing exploit of one Queensland-born bull-riding prodigy who leaped from the hospital gurney onto a bull in two hours.

Ky Hamilton stunned the whole rodeo world by overcoming a concussion and broken ribs to win the US National Finals Rodeo. The gripping story of triumph amidst all odds will reinvent the bull riding sport for all viewers.

Ky Hamilton’s unbelievable bull-riding comeback

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During Round 5 of the premier event, Hamilton collided with a bull, which left him with serious injuries. However, after a night in the hospital, the daredevil rodeo star from Mackay was eager for another bout. His mindblowing adventure was captured in an edited Instagram video on the Wrangler Western page. The caption reads, “What a week for @kyjohnhamilton” and used heavy metal music to accompany the electrifying energy in the reel. The video began with the “MAGA” misadventure, where Ky Hamilton ended up on the floor, bruised.

In the next frame, a car carried Ky Hamilton to the competition venue from Nevada’s UMC Trauma Centre. As soon as he was in the proximity of the car, Hamilton said, “Gotta Go Win That Gold Buckle, Man”. And as if that was a prediction, the heroic rodeo star came to win the US National Finals Rodeo by successful bouts against two bucking bulls. He also created a new prize money record of $595,414 in a year. Now, as he counts all that money, the internet revels in his extraordinary talent.

Internet marvels at rodeo star’s record-breaking triumph

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Congratulatory messages began to flow in from all directions as soon as his victory became public. One fan praised Hamilton, saying, “The definition of Cowboy Tough… maybe not the smartest thing, but getting concussed, and breaking a rib is no joke. To be riding again at the highest level 12 hours later?? Gritty, tough, and just a touch insane”.

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Another fan advised, “Surround yourself with the right people and you can do anything”. One fan levied a heavy title on Hamilton, “THE GOAT!! Proud of you ky!! Way to go!” Another reacted to the bull rider’s courage, writing, “WHAT CHAMPIONS ARE MADE OF! Hat Down Mentality! Yeeehaw!”. Lastly, one fan commented, “He left the hospital wearing his gown…and still had a tube in his hand!”

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Alongside the rodeo fans, many bull-riding paragons like JB Mauney have praised Ky Hamilton’s unwavering determination. Given his determination and zeal, we have not heard the last of him.

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