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This article contains medical and family updates on Mia Rusthen (Rusthen Racing) following her crash in Race 1 of the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship at Misano. Rusthen crashed at the final corner at the end of Lap 5 and was transported to hospital. She suffered a head injury with concussion and has been transferred to the Sunnaa Hospital for further rehabilitation and training, as the below update (30^th July) states.

UPDATE (30/07/2024): The family provided a further statement on Instagram, which said: Dear all of you, we know a lot of people are wondering how Mia is doing, so here's a little update: Mia has now been transferred to Sunnaa Hospital for further rehabilitation and training after the accident during the first round WorldWCR on 15^th June when Mia suffered a traumatic brain injury. The road back is long and difficult after such a serious injury. There are many phases and challenges along the way, and unfortunately, no one can predict the final outcome for quite some time yet. What we do know, on the other hand, is that Mia has the best conditions and that she is in the best hands. Mia is already showing impressive strength and willpower that makes small and big progress in the right direction every day.

That being said, she's still in a phase where she needs calmness and protection. Mia can therefore not receive visitors properly yet as several have wondered. She is also not able to use social media or reply to messages herself at the moment. But good wishes and greetings are of course received with gratitude and handed over to Mia. It's also too early to say anything about Mia's possible comeback in road racing, other than that the season this year is at least over. That's why Mia is motivating to know that the World Championship spot awaits her the day she's possibly ready for it. Only time and patience will show Mia's path forward. And with her she has hope, strength and love in buckets and buckets. Thank you so much for all the support and concern that continues to come to Mia and us. Sincerely, Mia’s family.”

UPDATE (24/06/2024): In a statement on Instagram, the family said: “Hello everyone. Here is a short update on Mia: Mia has now been safely transported to Norway. Mia receives the best and most competent care at Neurointensive Ullevål, a surgical intensive care unit which is affiliated with the country’s largest trauma centre. Mia is still in a coma, but she has stable and good vitals and is showing more and more signs that she is fighting and that she is so strong. Thank you so much for all the love and warm wishes to Mia. Love, Mia’s family.”

UPDATE (20/06/2024): Mia Rusthen’s condition remains stable and she will be transferred back on Saturday to a hospital in Norway where she will continue to be monitored and treated.

UPDATE (18/06/2024): Mia Rusthen's condition continues to be stable. Pending approval from medical staff, she might be transferred from Italy to a hospital in her native Norway in the coming days to continue her recovery. 

UPDATE (18/06/2024): On Tuesday, June 18^th, the Rusthen family shared an update on Mia’s condition via Mia Rusthen’s official Instagram account: (@miarusthen on Instagram):

“Dear everyone. Here is an update from Mia’s family. We are overwhelmed by the amount of love and support that people all around the world are showing Mia after her accident at @worldwcr. She is currently still in a coma, but her vitals are stable and good. The trauma team at Bufalini Hospital is taking good care of her. We are looking at the possibility to transport her home to Norway when she is stable enough to be flown there. She is by far the toughest woman we know, and we hope her stubbornness and strength will pull her through this too. Love, Mia’s mom and dad, big sister and boyfriend.”