Matthias Walkner celebrates Christmas after a serious injury in luck

Matthias Walkner celebrates Christmas after a serious injury in luck

Kuchl, Österreich - The story of Matthias Walkner is a combination of heroic triumphs and painful setbacks. While Christmas 2022 was spent in the hospital after smashing his left ankle in a training accident in California, the Dakar winner can finally celebrate with his family this year. "Last Christmas was the worst time in my life," recalls Walkner, who had to pump up with morphine in this difficult phase to relieve the unbearable pain. Thanks to six surgical interventions and a huge portion of perseverance, he regained his health and will now enjoy the holidays from the circles of his loved ones, as the Krone

sporting return and new projects

With the help of his experience and talent, Walkner is now active again in sports and was happy about his appearances on television. This week he took part in various TV events, including a special round of talks with ski star Marcel Hirscher, where the two chatted about their sporting experiences. "Matthias had a huge talent, I first looked up at him when skiing," praises the former ski racer, who describes walkner as one of his best friends. Hirscher and Walkner have a common past in motocross, which only reinforces the connection between the two athletes, as in Speedweek to read is.

The challenges are not over yet. Walkner is preparing for the Dakar Rallye 2019, where he will compete in South America as defending champions. "I am already working quite purposefully on a new project," he expresses optimistically, despite the uncertainties that his cooperation with KTM brings with it because the company is insolvent. His sporting future remains uncertain, but Walkner is confident and planned a return to the roots, including the removal of some screws that remained in his leg. His story is not only that of an athlete, but also that of a return to life that is characterized by incredible and overcoming.

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