Katie Archibald's Injury and Paris Games Miss
British two-time Olympic champion track cyclist Katie Archibald will miss the Paris Games after breaking two leg bones in a freak accident. She sustained substantial ligament damage and has undergone surgery.
Key Points
- Katie Archibald sustained a broken tibia and fibula, dislocated ankle, and ligament damage in a freak accident
- She will miss the Paris Games as a result of her injuries
- Archibald has a successful track record in Olympic and world championship events
Pros
- Successful surgery to pin the bones back together and reattach ligaments
- Experienced athlete with multiple Olympic and world championship gold medals
Cons
- Missed opportunity to compete in the Paris Games
- Previous setbacks in the last two years including a collision with a vehicle and the sudden death of her partner