Abby Wambach Broken Leg

Abby Wambach Broken Leg

Professional U.S. Women's National Team soccer player Abby Wambach suffered a broken leg during a match versus Brazil on July 16, 2008.¹ She underwent surgery to implant a titanium rod in her broken left leg on July 17, 2008. The recovery will take 12 weeks and Wambach will not be able to participate in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.²

Fast Facts

Date of injury: Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Occurred during match between USA Women's soccer team and Brazil
Collided with Adreia Rosa in 31st minute³
Fractured tibia and fibula in left leg¹
Taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, California
Had surgery to implant a titanium rod on Thursday, July 17, 2008³
Recovery from surgery expected to take 12 weeks²

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News | Sports | Soccer | Beijing Olympics

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Abby Wambach Broken Leg News

The Sports Network: U.S. Star Wambach to Miss Olympics With Broken Leg (July 17, 2008)
The New york Times: Wambach Breaks Leg in Exhibition (July 17, 2008)
Los Angeles Times: Wambach Out of Olympics with Broken Leg (July 17, 2008)
CBC.ca: U.S. Soccer Star Wambach Out with Broken Leg (July 17, 2008)

Abby Wambach Broken Leg Blogs and Commentaries

O, By the Way (Baltimoresun.com): American Woman Soccer Star Dealt Bad Hand (July 17, 2008)
Soccer Insider (WP): Wambach to Miss Olympics (July 17, 2008)
Gruffgoat's Football Blog: Abby Wambach Breaks Leg In Win Over Brazil (July 17, 2008)

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