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Pamplona Bull Run Injures 12, American Fractures Ankle

7/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

Six bulls and accompanying steers charged through a narrow cobblestone street in Pamplona, knocking participants to the ground.
An American tourist from Florida suffered a compound ankle fracture during the run.
The University of Navarra Hospital confirmed that one runner was gored in the face and that 12 participants received medical treatment.
Veteran runner Ander Etxanobe, a Miami Beach resident, said he will continue the tradition despite past severe injuries.

History

Historical Context

In 1591 Pamplona’s city council officially authorized the San Fermín encierro, releasing six bulls and about twelve runners—a tradition that now opens each July 7 at 8 a.m. during the city’s week-long festival. The run, broadcast live for over three decades, typically injures 50-100 participants; this year University of Navarra Hospital treated twelve victims, prompting officials to review crowd-control.

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Story summary

Six bulls and accompanying steers charged through a narrow cobblestone street in Pamplona, knocking participants to the ground.
An American tourist from Florida suffered a compound ankle fracture during the run.
The University of Navarra Hospital confirmed that one runner was gored in the face and that 12 participants received medical treatment.
Veteran runner Ander Etxanobe, a Miami Beach resident, said he will continue the tradition despite past severe injuries.

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