At the 2025 Seattle Supercross at Lumen Field, Ken Roczen secured a commendable fourth-place finish despite grappling with a significant shoulder injury. The event saw Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb clinch his fourth win of the season, with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton and Aaron Plessinger rounding out the podium in second and third places, respectively.
Roczen’s determination was evident as he battled through the challenging track conditions and the discomfort of his injured shoulder. Prior to the race, he revealed that an MRI had shown his shoulder ligaments were nearly completely torn. Despite these setbacks, Roczen managed to navigate the gnarly track and bring his bike home in fourth place.
This performance underscores Roczen’s resilience and commitment to the championship, as he continues to compete at a high level despite physical challenges.
Ken Roczen posted on social media “Gave all i had in Seattle. My shoulder is just not solid. I got my MRI results back on Friday before the race and my ligaments nearly completely torn. The track got super gnarly and i just settled in a brought it home in 4th. Big bummer with the current situation but we keep it going!”