# Jockey injury during Palio di Siena

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jockey-injury-during-palio-di-siena
> Updated: 2026-08-20T13:38:53.000Z. Sources: 50. Developments: 2.

On August 18, 2026, the Nicchio Contrada secured its first Palio di Siena victory in 28 years during the Palio dell'Assunta. Jockey Giovanni Atzeni, riding the horse Anda e Bola, achieved his 13th career win in a race that had previously faced delays due to weather and technical issues.

Following the race, a celebratory accident occurred on the track. As spectators entered the area, a collision involving a fan and the winning horse caused the animal to lose balance and fall. The impact catapulted Atzeni several meters through the air, resulting in a head injury. 

Atzeni was transported to Santa Maria alle Scotte hospital. While his condition was reported as not life-threatening and he arrived at the emergency room conscious, medical staff placed him under close observation for several days to monitor his recovery.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Siena: Jockey injured after winning horse falls during Palio race

Jockey Giovanni Atzeni was hospitalized with a head injury after his winning horse fell during a victory lap at the Palio di Siena due to spectators invading the track.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/siena-jockey-injured-after-winning-horse-falls-during-palio-race

### 2026-08-18: Nicchio Contrada wins Palio di Siena after 28 years

The Nicchio Contrada won the Palio di Siena after 28 years, led by jockey Giovanni Atzeni. Atzeni secured his 13th victory but was hospitalized with a head trauma following a fall after the race.

48 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicchio-wins-palio-di-siena-as-jockey-tittia-hospitalized-after-fall

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