Matt Walker Missing World Champs After Complications with his Knee Injury

Aug 18, 2022 at 4:45
by Ed Spratt  
Matt Walker keeps it low over the first jump up top.

Ahead of World Champs next week in Les Gets Matt Walker has shared the news that he will not be racing.

Matt Walker is still recovering from a nasty crash at Snowshoe that resulted in a broken left knee cap and hand. While he didn't know how long he would be out for, he has now shared that after complications with his knee he will not be on the British team next weekend.

Following a recent MRI test, Matt was told there were a few complications with his knee injury which means it will need longer to heal than first thought. With this news, Matt will be sitting out not just World Champs but also the final World Cup round at Val di Sole.


We continue to wish Matt all the best with his recovery and hope he is back racing soon.

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28 Comments
  • 62 1
 I didn't know he is even interested in becoming Miss World... really open minded!
  • 2 1
 Beat me to it hahaha
  • 1 2
 comment of the week.
  • 3 2
 Grammar police taking day off at pINkbikE
  • 2 1
 I've got this going through my head now... www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS1Ckczz0LQ
  • 30 0
 Dang, at least his NZ stunt double will get some EWS action in while he's sidelined.
  • 3 0
 Hahahaha
  • 4 0
 Still makin Matt Walkers.
  • 2 0
 I wish they were both on the same team and wore the same kit, for maximum confusion.
  • 16 0
 The worst thing about knee injuries is now that I have passed my mid forties all the previous surgeries and injuries come and visit me every time it rains. Their like in-laws who drop by unannounced and uninvited
  • 6 0
 Gutted for him. I hope he takes the time to heal properly and not rush back to training.
  • 6 0
 oh man, knee injuries are a biatch! all the best mate!
  • 6 0
 Such a sad news, sorry for Matt. Heal up soon!
  • 6 0
 What kneepads was he wearing? So I can avoid buying them.
  • 1 0
 Haha ! gold
  • 3 0
 Or maybe with any other knee pads he would be dead
  • 4 0
 Its good that he has Miss World to compete in now he has a knee injury at least...
  • 4 0
 Complications? This guy broke his kneekap 2 weeks ago... Man, this needs some time... But young fellas have not
  • 4 0
 For real! I broke my fibula and scaphoid at Snowshoe that same weekend and was proud for riding 3 miles around the neighborhood at 9 mph last night on the cruiser. This guy wanted to be racing dh at the elite level on an arguably worse injury by now? Crazytown
  • 6 2
 Better not Walker round too much on that bummed knee and let it heal up.
  • 4 2
 Right, it would be Matt to risk anything at this point
  • 3 0
 Always so difficult to take the time to heal from injury. You just want to get back out there riding so bad.
  • 1 0
 Ahh man thats rough! I would have thought a broken Knee would take a while to heal anyways! Chin up and hope you get better soon bud!
  • 4 1
 dang guess he'll need a walker...
  • 1 0
 Posted a joke about MW the other day on PB. In all sincerity hoping a full and speedy recovery,Matt; with +HV's to you Mate!!!
  • 2 0
 Total bummer.
  • 1 0
 Ah well you know what they say, there's more Matt Walkers in the sea







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