Chance Hymas will undergo knee surgery, knocking him out of contention for the Motocross of Nations. Hymas was named to the US team just a few weeks ago. Hymas surgery will take place September 24th in Nashville.
Hymas had an operation on the same joint then tore his ACL in training as the 2024 season got underway. Despite the injury, Hymas continued to ride winning podiums throughout the season. Hymas re-aggravated his injury during the opening round of the SMX playoffs. Hymas then pulled out of the remainder of the playoffs, but after further consultation surgery has become necessary. Hymas can’t risk only a two-week recovery period then competing in the in the Motocross of Nations. There’s a strong chance of him re-aggravating the injury and putting the team’s potential win in jeopardy.
“I’m absolutely gutted,” Hymas said. “I have waited for the opportunity to represent my country at MXoN since I was a kid. I was proud and excited to wear the Red, White and Blue. I was doing everything in my power to be ready for MXoN, but I’ve been battling issues with my knee this entire season. The team and myself decided the stakes are too high to take chances at the MXoN, and I need to get my knee fixed for the future. My sole focus now is getting back to top form and being prepared to compete for championships in 2025. I want to say thank you to Cooper for stepping up and taking my place. I’ll be rooting for him and Team USA from back home. THANK YOU!”
Hymas is expected to return for the 250 Supercross East Series.
