# Sarah Gigante injury recovery and return

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sarah-gigante-injury-recovery-and-return
> Updated: 2026-09-09T05:21:03.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Australian professional cyclist Sarah Gigante is preparing for a competitive return following a year-long absence caused by a femur fracture sustained during a training crash. The AG Insurance-Soudal rider underwent two surgeries and extensive rehabilitation to recover from the injury.

While Gigante initially aimed for a return in March or during the Giro d’Italia in May, her recovery was delayed by complications involving surgical hardware. After missing three Grand Tours, she is set to return to racing at the four-day Faun Tour in France. Her team has stated they are taking a cautious approach to her comeback with “no pressure” on the athlete.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Sarah Gigante returns to professional cycling after year-long injury layoff

Australian cyclist Sarah Gigante returns to professional racing at the Faun Tour in France following a year-long recovery from a complicated femur fracture and multiple surgeries.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarah-gigante-returns-to-professional-cycling-after-year-long-injury-layoff

### 2026-08-17: Sarah Gigante nears competitive return after year-long injury layoff

Australian cyclist Sarah Gigante is nearing a competitive comeback after a year-long recovery from a femur fracture sustained in a training crash.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarah-gigante-nears-competitive-return-after-year-long-injury-layoff

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