Miller Has Surgery For Torn Hamstring Tendon, Out For Worlds
BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — Bode Miller had surgery to fix a torn right hamstring tendon he suffered in a super-G crash Thursday and will miss the rest of the world championships.
The American skier suffered a deep cut on his right leg after a spill and went to the hospital following the race. Miller said after surgery on his Twitter account: "Feeling lucky since things could have been way worse."
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The recovery time for this type of injury is around two months, meaning the 37-year-old Miller may have competed in his last big race. He's a six-time Olympic medalist.
Out of a successful surgery for a severed hamstring tendon. Feeling lucky since things could have been way worse. pic.twitter.com/1jKhhDSRR9
— Bode Miller (@MillerBode) February 6, 2015
Miller was racing for the first time since back surgery in November and had a fast run going. He hooked his arm on a gate, spun backward and lost both skis, tumbling down the hill.
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