Alberto Contador's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Cycling
Alberto Contador's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fractures | Left Collarbone | 2011-05-08 | Required surgery but continued to compete. | Despite fracturing his collarbone, Contador continued racing and eventually won the Giro d'Italia. He had surgery after the race. | Contador crashed during the Giro d'Italia. | 4 weeks | Surgery to repair the fracture, followed by physical therapy. | Short-term impact due to surgery and recovery, but overall success in the race. | Demonstrated resilience and determination. | No previous injuries to the left collarbone. | Continued to compete in the Giro d'Italia and later races. | Moderate | Surgery and physical therapy. | Dr. Manuel Leyes | No significant long-term impact. | Improved safety measures during races. | None, continued to compete. | Pain and limited mobility in the shoulder. | Moderate, given the history of collarbone fracture | Family, team doctors, and physiotherapists. | Madrid, Spain |
| Fractures | Right Collarbone | 2016-04-09 | Withdrew from the race and required surgery. | Contador crashed on a descent, resulting in a broken collarbone. He was unable to continue and had to abandon the race. | Contador crashed during the Vuelta al País Vasco. | 4 weeks | Surgery to fix the fracture, followed by physical therapy. | Missed several weeks of training and competition, affecting his preparation for future races. | Experienced frustration and determination to recover quickly. | Previous collarbone fracture in 2011. | Returned in May 2016 for the Tour de Romandie. | Moderate | Surgery to stabilize the fracture and physical therapy. | Dr. Manuel Leyes | No significant long-term impact. | Enhanced focus on bike handling skills. | 2016 Vuelta al País Vasco | Sharp pain and inability to move the arm. | Moderate, given the history of collarbone fracture | Family, team doctors, and physiotherapists. | Madrid, Spain |
| Fractures | Right Tibia | 2014-07-14 | Withdrew from the race and underwent surgery. | Contador hit a pothole while descending, causing a severe crash that led to a fractured tibia. He attempted to continue but eventually had to abandon the race. | Contador crashed during the 10th stage of the Tour de France. | 6 weeks | Underwent surgery to insert a metal pin, followed by physical therapy. | Missed the remainder of the 2014 Tour de France, impacting his chances of winning that year. | Reported feeling frustrated and disappointed but remained determined to return stronger. | No significant previous injuries to the leg. | Returned in August 2014 for the Vuelta a España. | Severe | Surgery to insert a metal pin and extensive physical therapy. | Dr. Manuel Leyes | No long-term impact reported, fully recovered. | Improved bike handling and focus on safer descending techniques. | 2014 Tour de France | Severe pain and inability to put weight on the leg. | Low, with proper rehabilitation. | Family, team doctors, and physiotherapists. | Madrid, Spain |
Alberto Contador's Sports Injuries Videos
Alberto Contador provides updates on his injury and Tour exit - English subtitles
Alberto Contador sends a video update on his injury and unfortunate exit from the Tour de France 2014. He avoids surgery on his tibia and he...
Contador Climbs a Mountain with a Broken Leg
Alberto Contador climbs the Category 1 Col du Platzerwasel with a fractured tibia during Stage 10 of the 2014 Tour de France.
Alberto Contador 2014 Highlights (until crash)
Best moments from Alberto Contador until his crash. I hope you'll enjoy :) Make sure to give a thumbs up and subscribe!
Alberto Contador's crash during stage 6 of the Giro d'Italia
A cycling race had a dramatic turn when a rider fell right at the finish line due to an outstretched camera from a spectator. This external impact prematurely ended the race for the rider, highlighting the risks of close spectator interactions.
