American Ben King broke his fibula, one of the two major bones in the lower leg, in a training crash on Thursday and underwent surgery early Friday. The 26-year-old Cannondale Pro Cycling rider was on Carters Mountain south of Charlottesville, Virginia at the time of the crash.
Broke my fibula in a training crash. Thanks for all the prayers and good vibes. Surgery tomorrow AM. I’m in good hands and staying positive.
— Ben King (@BenKing89) January 8, 2016
King Tweeted Friday that his surgery was successful.
Pain killer and anesthesia buzz post opp. Now is your chance! Ask aaanything 😜😂. The surgery went great. pic.twitter.com/0gxYn67v76
— Ben King (@BenKing89) January 8, 2016
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The Virginia native, who lives in Italy during the race season, represented the United States at the Richmond world championships in October and won an elite national championship in 2010. He raced the Tour de France in 2014 and won a stage of Criterium International last season.