Simon Yates's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Cycling
Simon Yates'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 | Right Collarbone | 2018-04-21 | Fractured right collarbone, surgery required. | Simon Yates suffered a fractured right collarbone following a crash during the Liège–Bastogne–Liège race in April 2018. The injury required surgical intervention and a period of recovery. | Crash during the Liège–Bastogne–Liège race. | 8 weeks | Surgery to repair the fracture followed by rest and physical therapy. | Missed several spring classics and early season races. | Initial worry about surgical outcomes and recovery. | No previous collarbone injuries reported. | 2018-06-15 | Severe | Surgery and physical therapy | Orthopedic surgeon and team physiotherapist | No significant long-term impact reported. | Improved safety gear and crash prevention strategies. | Spring classics and early season races | Severe pain and inability to move the right arm. | Low, with proper healing and rehabilitation. | Family and team support. | Hospital and team's medical facilities. |
| Fractures | Right Hand | 2021-03-14 | Fractured right hand, unable to race for several weeks. | Simon Yates suffered a fractured right hand after a crash in the final stage of the Paris-Nice race in March 2021. The injury required a period of immobilization and rest. | Simon Yates crashed during the final stage of the Paris-Nice race. | 6 weeks | Immobilization with a cast followed by physical therapy to regain strength and mobility. | Missed several key races including the Tour of the Basque Country. | Frustration and anxiety about returning to top form. | None reported in the same area. | 2021-05-01 | Moderate | Cast and physical therapy | Team doctors and physiotherapists | No significant long-term impact reported. | Improved handling skills and crash avoidance techniques. | Tour of the Basque Country | Severe pain and swelling in the right hand. | Low, with proper care and rehabilitation. | Team support and family assistance. | Team's medical facilities and local physiotherapy clinic. |
| Strains | Left Knee | 2019-07-09 | Left knee strain, forced to abandon the race. | During the 2019 Tour de France, Simon Yates experienced a strain in his left knee due to overuse. The injury forced him to withdraw from the race to prevent further damage. | Overuse injury during the Tour de France. | 4 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) followed by gradual return to training. | Missed the remainder of the Tour de France. | Disappointment from having to abandon a major race. | No previous knee injuries reported. | 2019-08-15 | Mild | RICE method and physical therapy | Team physiotherapist and medical team | No long-term impact, fully recovered. | Strengthening exercises and proper warm-up routines. | Remaining stages of the Tour de France | Pain and swelling in the left knee. | Moderate, with potential for recurrence if not pro | Support from team and medical staff. | Team's medical facilities. |
Simon Yates's Sports Injuries Videos
Tour de France 2016: Adam Yates crashes into a collapsed inflatable arch
Watch the moment when Adam Yates, of Orica Bike-Exchange, hit an inflatable arch that collapsed as he powered his way...
Simon Yates Hits Pavement Near Finish in Stage 8 of Tour de France 2023
Simon Yates and Mikel Landa are involved in a crash during the eighth stage of the Tour de France. Yates, who was fourth overall, has his chain off and needs a new bike. He is racing against time to regain his position with 5.8 kilometers remaining. Other riders, including Vermeerus and a TotalEnergies rider, are also affected. With 5 kilometers to go, Yates is chasing hard, and another GC rider, Steph Crass, is also down. The peloton is nervous as the race continues.
Simon Yates is a mountain GOAT.
Simon Yates showcased his exceptional climbing skills by securing another stage victory in the Tour de France. Despite starting the race to support his brother Adam, Simon capitalized on his position to win stages after deliberately losing time earlier in the race. Meanwhile, Thibaut Pinot delivered a strong performance, closing in on the leaders, while Geraint Thomas worked hard to maintain his position and keep the yellow jersey within reach. The competition was intense, with notable efforts from other riders like Alaphilippe and Bernal, but Simon Yates's triumph was a highlight, demonstrating his outstanding form.
