Gabriel Medina suffers a shoulder injury and is out of competition

Gabriel Medina suffers a shoulder injury and is out of competition


During training, Gabriel Medina suffers a shoulder injury, undergoes surgery and will be out of the 2025 WS season; find out more

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Gabriele Medinaone of the biggest names in world surfing, had a scare after suffering an injury during training at Praia de Maresias, on the north coast of Sao Paulo, on Thursday (9/1). The athlete injured the pectoralis major muscle tendon of his left shoulder while performing an aerial maneuver. The injury was serious enough to require surgery, which was performed on Saturday (11/1) at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo by orthopedic doctor Breno Schor.

On your social networks, Medina he reassured his followers and shared a brief account of what happened. “Hi guys, I’m just writing to tell you that everything is fine here! On Thursday in Maresias I suffered a pectoral injury and this morning I underwent surgery to start treating this injury. Everything went well and we are already looking at the recovery period and next steps“said the surfer.

Unfortunately, due to the injury, Medina will not feature in the 2025 World Surf League (WSL) season, which begins Jan. 27 in Pipeline, Hawaii. “I was preparing and very focused for the 2025 season, but unfortunately I will be out for a while. Now I am fully focused on my recovery to come back stronger. ‘Everything happens as it should happen’. Thanks for your kindness and I will update you“, concluded the world champion.

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Gabriel Medina comments on the appearance

In an exclusive interview with CARAS Brasil, Gabriele Medina comments on taking care of your appearance: “I’m simple“, he declares. At just 9 years old he started surfing and at 11 he had already won his first national championship. Medina analyzes his career in sport and says there are no secrets. The champion underlines the importance of concentration and support basic.

Source: Terra

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