John Orozco sustained a right leg Achilles tear during a training session earlier this week and will have surgery June 19th. This is Orozco's second time tearing the same achilles tendon--the first being in 2010 just after beginning his Senior International career at age 17. He returned to training after surgery and rehab, and has been a strong contributor to the U.S. men's team over the last several years. Orozco was a 2012 Olympian and helped the U.S. World Team to bronze in 2011 and 2014.

He posted this heartfelt message on Facebook about his injury:



Update via USA Gymnastics:

June 18, 2015 – John Orozco of the Bronx N.Y./Team Hilton HHonors (U.S. Olympic Training Center) will have surgery on June 19 to repair an Achilles tendon injury on his right leg sustained during a training session earlier this week. 

"John is a fundamental part of our men's program,” said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics,” and he has proven time and time again that he can overcome adversity and achieve great things.  We will certainly do what we can to support his recovery."

As a result, Orozco has withdrawn from the U.S. Men’s Team for the 2015 Pan American Games, and the replacement athlete will be determined in accordance with the official selection procedures.