The Australian Cowboy proved to the world he was tougher than the rest during this last Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, taking home the 2023 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion title despite suffering a concussion in Round 5 of the Finals.
Ky Hamilton announced on Luke Branquinho’s Show on Jan. 29 that he will need to take some time off in 2024 due to multiple injuries.
“The worst part is I feel like I was riding just as good as I was at the Finals, and so it’s just kind of a freak deal that sucks,” Hamilton said, grinning. “Evidentally, the gettin’ knocked around part hasn’t left me.”
The 23-year-old world champ told Branquinho he dislocated his shoulder twice in one week. The first dislocation happened during a ride in Denver. The second took place while competing in the Forth Worth Stock Show and Rodeo this last week.
Known for his determination and refusal to quit, Hamilton rode two bulls in between those injuries and went two-for-two at Rapid City’s Xtreme Bulls before he was officially sidelined.
In addition to his dislocated shoulder, he is also dealing with a torn ACL. However, if there’s anything fans know about the Aussie Cowboy, he’ll be back on a bull as soon as doctors clear him.
