Oliveira Out; World Cup Appearance in Jeopardy
Broken shoulder will sideline World No. 2 for weeks
PUEBLO, Colo. (March 10, 2010) - X-rays have confirmed that Valdiron de Oliveira has a broken bone in his shoulder and will be out of competition for the better part of two months.
Oliveira, currently ranked second in the world, was one of two riders named to the Brazil’s World Cup team last weekend. The injury leaves his participation in doubt, and threatens his chances of contending for a world title.
In a text message sent early Wednesday morning, Dr. Tandy Freeman clarified the extent of Oliveira’s injuries.
“Valdiron has a non-displaced fracture of the greater tuberosity of his right humeral head (broken insertion of the rotator cuff on the ball of the...
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