A prominent British jockey has sustained multiple fractures in a frightening fall during a horse race.
A former champion, originally from Britain, encountered a distressing incident at the Auteuil racecourse in Paris.
A prominent jockey suffered multiple fractures in a terrifying fall.
The shocking incident involved Felix De Giles during a race in Paris.
The 36-year-old was thrown from his horse, Sunny Swing, during Sunday’s Prix Jack Barbe.
De Giles crashed to the ground after Sunny Swing stumbled over a jump.
He sustained severe injuries in the accident, including two broken legs and a broken arm.
De Giles also fractured his femur and dislocated his hip.
He is currently recuperating from his injuries in a hospital in Paris.
De Giles is expected to be sidelined for approximately six months.
Speaking from his hospital bed, the jockey said: “The arm doesn’t feel too bad, but my legs are quite swollen.
“Unfortunately, I was conscious throughout the ordeal.
“I saw that my right leg was broken, but I have no idea how I managed to fracture both legs.
“They performed all the repairs in one surgery: the arm, both legs, and they reset the hip. I hope that’s the last of the surgeries.
“I need to remain lying down for three weeks.
“Due to the hip injury, I can't even sit up in a wheelchair, and whether I will do that here or in a hospital closer to home has yet to be decided.
“I would have likely caught up in the jockeys’ title race [which concludes on January 31] since I typically perform well at Cagnes and Pau in the winter, but that’s all behind me now.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to jockey Felix De Giles?
Felix De Giles suffered multiple broken bones after falling from his horse during a race at the Auteuil racecourse in Paris.
How long is Felix De Giles expected to be out of action?
He is expected to be sidelined for approximately six months as he recovers from his injuries.
What injuries did Felix sustain in the fall?
Felix sustained two broken legs, a broken arm, a fractured femur, and a dislocated hip.
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