LAS VEGAS – Bull rider Ky Hamilton, who was having the best Wrangler National Finals Rodeo of his career, suffered a major setback during Round 5.
The Australian cowboy was knocked out during his ride aboard Honeycutt Rodeo's Bales Hay's MAGA Tuesday night at the Thomas & Mack Center.
"Ky and the bull smacked heads against one another," said Dr. Tandy Freeman, the Medical Director of the Justin Sportsmedicine team. "He lost consciousness and has a concussion. He was sent to University Medical Center Trauma Center (in Las Vegas) for evaluation and observation."
Freeman said Hamilton will miss Round 6, which is at 10 a.m. Wednesday, and will be re-evaluated for Round 7, which is at 5:45 p.m.
"He's doubtful for competition (Wednesday) evening," Freeman said.
Hamilton was having a fabulous NFR – before Tuesday.
Hamilton won two rounds at the 2023 Wrangler NFR – Round 4 with an 89-point ride on Bridwell Pro Rodeos' Fred. He also won Round 1 with his 86.5-point ride aboard Cervi ...