Geraint Thomas's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Cycling
Geraint Thomas'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 | Face | 2015-03-21 | Sustained multiple facial fractures but continued to race. | Despite severe facial injuries, Thomas finished the race and continued his season. | Thomas crashed during the E3 Harelbeke race in Belgium. | 4-6 weeks | Underwent surgery to repair fractures and wore protective gear during recovery. | Demonstrated his resilience and commitment to the sport. | Strengthened his mental fortitude. | None reported in the same area. | Returned to racing within a few weeks. | High | Surgery and protective facial gear. | Team Sky medical team and facial surgeons. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Enhanced focus on safety and protective gear. | Missed a few minor races during recovery. | Severe pain and swelling in the facial area. | Moderate, due to the nature of cycling crashes. | Team Sky support staff and family. | Local hospital and Team Sky facilities. |
| Fractures | Right Collarbone | 2013-06-28 | Thomas continued to race despite the fracture and finished the Tour. | Thomas showed remarkable resilience by completing the 2013 Tour de France with a broken collarbone. | Geraint Thomas crashed during the first stage of the 2013 Tour de France. | 6 weeks | Underwent surgery to insert a metal plate and screws to stabilize the fracture. | Showcased his toughness and ability to endure pain, which boosted his reputation. | Increased confidence in his pain threshold and mental toughness. | None reported in the same area. | Continued to compete immediately, finishing the Tour de France. | High | Surgery and physical therapy. | Team Sky medical team and local surgeons. | No reported long-term impact. | Improved bike handling and crash avoidance techniques. | None, as he continued to race. | Severe pain and limited mobility in the shoulder area. | Low, as the collarbone was surgically repaired. | Team Sky support staff and family. | Local hospital and Team Sky facilities. |
| Shoulder Injuries | Right Shoulder | 2017-05-13 | Suffered a dislocated shoulder and had to withdraw from the race. | The crash was highly controversial and led to discussions about race safety. | Thomas was involved in a crash caused by a police motorbike during Stage 9 of the Giro d'Italia. | 8 weeks | Underwent surgery to repair the dislocation and followed a structured rehabilitation program. | Missed the remainder of the Giro d'Italia, impacting his season. | Disappointment due to the abrupt end of his Giro d'Italia campaign. | No previous shoulder injuries reported. | Returned to racing later in the season. | High | Surgery and physical therapy. | Team Sky medical team and orthopedic specialists. | No reported long-term impact. | Improved race safety protocols and rider awareness. | Missed the remainder of the Giro d'Italia. | Severe pain and immobility in the shoulder. | Moderate, as shoulder dislocations can reoccur. | Team Sky support staff and family. | Local hospital and Team Sky facilities. |
Geraint Thomas's Sports Injuries Videos
Geraint Thomas crashed
Geraint Thomas crashed, colliding with Dylan Thomas and hitting a telegraph pole. He went over the tapes and into the fence, involving a spectator as well.
Stage 3: 2XU Injury Report
In this 2XU Injury Report, the LTP panel discusses Geraint Thomas's struggle with a fractured pelvis during stage 3 of the Tour. Despite his injury, Thomas attempted to continue, even requiring assistance to get on his bike. The panel debates whether his contribution to Team Sky is worth the risk, noting that recovery from such an injury typically takes six weeks. They conclude that while Thomas might start the race, he is unlikely to finish the Tour de France.
