Thomas Kjer Olsen injury update – in medically induced coma

Thomas Kjer Olsen took a big crash during qualifying at the sixth round of the MXGP World Championship which was his birthday – it was a birthday from hell. The Dane was taken to hospital by the medical staff and placed in a medically induced coma by doctors due to his head injury.

The DIGA-Procross KTM rider is in a stable condition at the moment which is the good news.

The team have posted the following statement regarding Thomas Kjer Olsen’s condition:

During the qualifying race for the MXGP of Latvia in Kegums, DIGA Procross KTM Racing MXGP athlete Thomas Kjer Olsen crashed heavily and was taken to hospital by the medical staff.

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At the hospital, Thomas Kjer Olsen was placed in a medically induced coma by doctors due to his head injury.

Thomas Kjer Olsen is in a stable condition and is receiving the best medical care.

The family and the Team want to thank for all the messages regarding Thomas’s condition and hope that this statement will be respected until further news will come out when there is more news to give.

We all hope that Thomas will get better quickly and wish him a speedy recovery.

Pic: Ray Archer