“Looked So Gnarly”: Brutally Injured Olympic Surfing Gold Medalist?s Recent Update Rekindles Concern From Fans

Surfing like any sport, has its risks and injuries. Grave injuries do occur when surfers come in contact with the seabed, surfboard, or other surfers. Recently a similar incident occurred to Olympian surfer Italo Ferreira during a competition. While participating in an elimination heat round at Corona Open J-Bay, the surfer successfully caught two high waves and was attempting the third wave when the horrific injury happened.

The Brazilian surfer has recently updated about his health through a social media post. After sharing his injury news at the beginning, this was his second update. This has rekindled fans’ concerns about their favorite surfer.

Italo Ferreira notifies about his injury’s medical assessment

The world champion Italo Ferreira has shared the recent development of medical examinations of his injury. The news was shared through a post on Instagram from his official page. In the caption he wrote, “It hurts just to look“. He further explained in the long caption saying, “So I went through some tests and found a bruise on the medial collateral ligament – no signs of tearing.” In the end, he informed, “I am returning to Brazil to carry out new exams and start the physiotherapy process.” He also thanked the fans for their support and affectionate messages.

The Olympian when surfing at Corona Open J-bay tried for a lip line floater on six footer wave with speed. When landing back on the sea surface his back foot slipped which forced his front leg to compress on his surfboard. This resulted in flattering his knee in the direction which cause the injury. After that, Italo waved for help and was scouted to safety by jet ski. The recent update about the medical analysis of his injury has revived concern among his fans about his health.

Fans react to Italo Ferreira’s update

The news has raised concern among the fans about him and they poured their love and support in the comments.? One fan wrote, “Wishing you a great recovery brother. hurts watching this one “showing his support and pain. One netizen said, “Go champ!!! No gain without pain and more…. God is always in charge!!! Come back soon idol!!!” giving confidence and realizing that every success comes after difficulty. Another fan said,?”SO happy to hear this!! That looked so gnarly man you have knees of steel!” describing his relief and he thought it was a dangerous injury. Another netizen wrote,?”So glad it wasn?t worse. Get better soon Italo. Positive healing vibes?” giving his support and positive vibes for recovery. Another fan wrote, “Nice recovery! Take the opportunity to give your mind a break and come back stronger” giving him advice to relax his mind in the meantime to come back stronger.

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The latest development related to the surfer’s injury is a topic of concern but at the same time is a relief that the injury is not worse. The fans hope that he recovers completely and comes back with a bang.

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