Bubba Harris breaks other ankle

Bubba Harris' journey to the Beijing Olympics ended Thursday when he broke his ankle during a practice run on the BMX course at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista.
He broke his right ankle on the course two days before the trial races that would determine the final two spots on the team. Three riders will represent the United States on the first BMX team in the Olympics. One of those spots will go to Kyle Bennett. Another will most likely go to Donny Robinson if he doesn't win the Trials. The third spot was up for grabs between the seven other riders competing in Trials.
Harris, a Quartz Hill High School graduate, was one of those seven. He broke his left ankle in Beijing, China, in August. His return was almost complete with an invitation to the Olympic Trials, but he latest unjury will probably sideline him for the rest of the summer.
"While preparing for the Olympic Trials on Thursday, I was giving it my all, as usual, when I crashed on the second straightaway," Harris said. "As a result of the injury that was sustained, I've decided to withdraw from Saturday's competition. Although I'm disappointed that I won't be competing tomorrow, I look forward to returning to action as soon as possible and once again putting 100 percent of my effort into training and racing. I'd like to wish the remaining competitors good luck on Saturday and I'm sorry I won't be joining them in pursuit of a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team."