Jesse Melamed, hometown hero and last year's winner of EWS Whistler, took a big slam in practice today on Stage 1 (Micro Climate). One of the favourites to win tomorrow, he reportedly has a spiral fracture of the third metacarpal in his right hand and is unlikely to take the start line. Terrible news for the Rocky Mountain Race Face team - all 3 have now battled hand injuries this year.
True bummer. He would have bodied that course for sure. Dude's still got a long career ahead of him thankfully, easily one of the most stylish riders out there.
Swift recovery!
Heal up!