Motorsports
Argentine rally champion ends up in intensive care after jumping off boat
Argentine rally driver Juan Cruz Jacopini, who was scheduled to compete in the Dakar Rally, was hospitalized in serious condition, TyC Sports reports.
According to the police report, the 26-year-old race car driver was boating with friends when he decided to go for a swim in shallow water, jumped into the water and hit his head hard on the bottom.
The athlete suffered cardiac arrest, but was quickly taken to intensive care. Doctors managed to stabilize his condition.
Jacopini was diagnosed with severe polytrauma with spinal shock. Doctors continue to evaluate the timing and prospects of recovery.
Iacopini planned to compete in the Dakar Rally in January as part of the South African team Toyota Gazoo Racing. The Argentinean is best known for his performances in rally raids. In 2025, he won the Dubai International Baha Rally.
Source: Sportbox
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