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GRAHAM JARVIS ON THE MEND FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL KNEE SURGERY
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing ’ s Graham Jarvis is recovering well following knee surgery , required after he injured himself on day two at Romaniacs , round four of the 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship . Breaking the Anterior Cruciate Ligament ( ACL ) in his left leg , Jarvis travelled to Madrid in Spain where he underwent an ACL reconstruction and is now resting at home awaiting a green light so he can proceed with his rehabilitation .
Topping the first full day of offroad competition in Romania , Jarvis looked set to battle it out for the overall win as he chased an incredible seventh Romaniacs victory . With just 40 minutes of racing to go before the finish of the second day , and having successfully navigated through the toughest part of the course , Graham twisted his knee on a high-speed section , forcing him out of the event and requiring him to undergo the needed surgery .
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing wish Graham all the best with his recovery and thank everyone who has expressed their best wishes .
Graham Jarvis : “ I guess there are always positives and negatives with injuries like this , but I ’ m doing all I can do at this time . I managed to get surgery pretty quickly – in Madrid , Spain , on the Tuesday after Romaniacs – so that ’ s a real positive .
Thankfully , there wasn ’ t much swelling , so I didn ’ t have to wait for things to settle down before visiting the surgeon . Now I ’ m just resting and keeping my leg elevated as much as possible . It ’ s a little uncomfortable , but as soon as I can I ’ ll start the rehab . It ’ s going to be a long time before I ’ m back racing – but it is what it is . I ’ ll be doing all I can to make sure when I do return , I ’ m as strong and fit as I can be . Right now I ’ m just taking things day-by-day . It goes without saying that I ’ m hugely disappointed , it was one of those silly little accidents .
The support I ’ ve received has been incredible . From the team , from Husqvarna , and from fans all around the world – it ’ s been amazing . Thanks to everyone , and I look forward to being back racing as soon as I can .”
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