Tony Hawk Faces “Greatest Take a look at” of Skateboarding After Breaking His Leg

Tony Hawk is hopeful that his newest damage will not hold him from browsing the pavement.

The 53-year-old skateboarder shared in an Instagram submit that he broke his leg on Monday, March 7, and is anticipating a protracted restoration forward.

“Yesterday sucked,” he wrote within the submit. “I broke my elbow 20 years in the past and managed to make a full comeback; this restoration for a damaged femur might be a lot more durable due to its severity (and my age). However I’ m up for the problem.”

Accompanying his private reflection on the damage, he shared X-ray photos of his damaged femur, a video of him strolling with crutches and a photograph of him standing on his legs within the hospital.

“I’ve stated many occasions that I will not cease skating till I’m bodily unable,” Tony stated. “A damaged leg—with loads of {hardware}—will most likely be the largest take a look at of that creed.”