Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara crosses the finish line after completing the Men's Road Cycling on Saturday. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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Cancellara to battle pain and defend TT crown
The Swiss rider crashed heavily while in contention for a medal in the men’s road race on Saturday injuring his shoulder but crucially avoiding fracturing his collarbone.
SWITZERLAND’S FABIAN CANCELLARA said last night he will fight through the pain to defend his Olympic time trial crown on Wednesday.
Cancellara crashed heavily while in contention for a medal in the men’s road race on Saturday injuring his shoulder but crucially avoiding fracturing his collarbone.
The Swiss, also a four-time world champion in the race against the clock, said today: “I’m still in pain” but said he would be at the start line of Wednesday’s 44 km race held around Hampton Court Palace.
Cancellara to battle pain and defend TT crown
SWITZERLAND’S FABIAN CANCELLARA said last night he will fight through the pain to defend his Olympic time trial crown on Wednesday.
Cancellara crashed heavily while in contention for a medal in the men’s road race on Saturday injuring his shoulder but crucially avoiding fracturing his collarbone.
The Swiss, also a four-time world champion in the race against the clock, said today: “I’m still in pain” but said he would be at the start line of Wednesday’s 44 km race held around Hampton Court Palace.
- © AFP, 2012
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