Athlete suffered injury during training in Maresias last Thursday; he will be away from competition for a period of up to eight months
three-times world champion, faced a setback in his career when he injured his shoulder during training in Maresias. The injury affected the tendon of the pectoralis major muscle in his left shoulder, leading the athlete to undergo surgery. The procedure was carried out successfully, but recovery will require considerable time. The athlete will be away from competition for a period of up to eight months. In other words, Medina is out of the 2025 season of the World Surfing League, which will start on the 27th.
The rehabilitation phase is expected to take between four and six months before he can resume training. This forced break represents a significant challenge for Medina, who is one of the main names in world surfing. “On Thursday, in Maresias, I suffered a pectoral injury and this morning I underwent a surgical procedure to begin treating this injury. Everything went well and we are already looking at the recovery period and next steps. I was preparing and very focused for the 2025 season, but unfortunately I will be out for a while”, wrote Medina in a message published on Instagram.
The Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) expressed support for the surfer, wishing him a quick and effective recovery. Medina made history by becoming the first Brazilian to win the world surfing title, in 2014. He repeated the feat in 2018 and 2021. In addition, he also secured a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
See Gabriel Medina’s message
Published by Felipe Dantas
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