# Kacper Łobodziński speedway accident and injuries

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kacper-obodziski-speedway-accident-and-injuries
> Updated: 2026-08-24T09:27:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Polish speedway rider Kacper Łobodziński sustained serious injuries during a crash in a Swedish second-tier league semi-final match between Valsarna Hagfors and Örnarna Mariestad. Initial reports indicated that Łobodziński suffered a fractured vertebra and a broken foot, which would require surgery and end his racing season.

Subsequent details clarified that the accident occurred when Gino Manzares lost control of his motorcycle, causing a chain reaction involving Łobodziński and Erik Persson. Following medical examinations in Poland, Łobodziński underwent a complex operation to repair the lateral edge of the distal fibula and the medial malleolus of his left leg, in addition to addressing the fracture in his lumbar spine.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Kacper Łobodziński undergoes surgery after serious speedway crash

Polish speedway rider Kacper Łobodziński underwent surgery for leg and spinal injuries following a serious crash during a Swedish Allsvenskan semi-final match.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kacper-obodziski-undergoes-surgery-after-serious-speedway-crash

### 2026-08-21: Kacper Łobodziński suffers serious spinal and foot injuries

Polish speedway rider Kacper Łobodziński has suffered a fractured vertebra and a broken foot following a serious crash during a match in Sweden, ending his racing season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kacper-obodziski-suffers-serious-spinal-and-foot-injuries

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