Great Britain’s Geraint Thomas will represent Team GB in the time trial at the Rio Olympic Games, it has been confirmed today.
He will join team mate and three time Tour de France winner Chris Froome in the event which takes place on Wednesday 10th August in Pontal.
Thomas’ inclusion comes after the withdrawal of several competitors from other nations who sustained injuries having crashed out of the men’s road race on Saturday.
Thomas, who also crashed out but is fit to ride the time trial, said: “Whilst I’m thrilled to represent my country in a second event in Rio, the circumstances surrounding my inclusion are unfortunate and I’d like to wish all those who withdrew through injury a quick recovery.
"I lost quite a lot of skin in my crash and my hip took a pretty big knock, but other than that my legs are feeling good and I’m looking forward to racing again on Wednesday.”
