Lorenzo At Olympic Diving Test Diving Event!!

[penno]

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From crash.net
"Despite reports to the contrary, Fiat Yamaha has confirmed that Jorge Lorenzo sustained a fractured left ankle during his huge Friday morning highside at Shanghai - plus severe trauma and bruising to parts of his right ankle and foot."

[Wattie]

i can see the interview now...

"my 250 dont do this to me "

ouch

[holly]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYFOmviJbpg

buggers took it off. this ones still there

http://www.livevideo.com/video/AE357091 ... crash.aspx

[revhedz]

Farrrkkk he is lucky..........

[graemec]

Damn thats a massive highside!
Bugger though to as i was really looking forward to him riding and stuffing it up Danni, but hopefully coming 3rd or 4th to a Casey 1st Toseland 2nd.
Will he still ride you think???

[red_dave]

That's a shame...

[penno]

Just saw the whole thing - thanks for the link.

I've got to say I'm not a huge fan of Lorenzo with the "Lorenzo Land" flag shit he goes on with after every win (I enjoy a good celebratory wheelie, burn out or stoppy but the "Lorenzo Land" stuff justs rubs me the wrong way) but given that he jumped back on the thing today and qualified 4th I may have to start liking him. Motorcycle riders must be the toughest sportsman in the world. Time and time again they get bashed up, break bones but they just get a needle and away they go to do it all again. Rugby league/Union and those soccer dudes that roll around after a push in the back like they suffered life threatening injuries should take note!!

[mick_dundee]

Yeah credit whre due the bloke rode with 2 broken ankles, that takes some serious testicles I reckon!!!!

[Zoidberg]

Motorcycle riders must be the toughest sportsman in the world. Time and time again they get bashed up, break bones but they just get a needle and away they go to do it all again.

Actually, Jorge didn't have any painkillers at the last GP as he doesn't like needles! That's either real tough or weak depending which way you look at it.
And I love the Lorenzo Land flags, he adds some personality to the series.