Jimmy Jimmerson Tragedy
Yesterday in Rome at the Coliseum, there was a tragedy as 17 year old Jimmy Jimmerson died in his very first chariot race ever. Everything was going good for Jimmy. He had stayed in first for about six laps, keeping it steady. He had only minor damage to his right wheel, but then there was a horrific sight.
The track was not properly cleared out and there were some big rocks left out on the track. On the third turn, Jimmy ran over a big rock which sent him flying out of the cart. He hit the wall, which broke his back. Also, the knife he had in his pocket cut his leg, which caused a severe loss of blood. The horses just kept on running with the chariot. Another chariot racer didn’t see Jimmy on the ground until the last second and tried
The track was not properly cleared out and there were some big rocks left out on the track. On the third turn, Jimmy ran over a big rock which sent him flying out of the cart. He hit the wall, which broke his back. Also, the knife he had in his pocket cut his leg, which caused a severe loss of blood. The horses just kept on running with the chariot. Another chariot racer didn’t see Jimmy on the ground until the last second and tried