Geraint Thomas cleared to compete in Olympic time trial
By PA Sport
Last Updated: 09/08/16 4:11pm
British cyclist Geraint Thomas will compete in Wednesday's Olympic time trial after a crash-strewn road race led to a spate of withdrawals.
Thomas will join Chris Froome, one of the favourites for the event, after Britain initially qualified only one rider, Team GB announced.
"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," Thomas said. "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."
Three-time Tour de France winner Froome is the favourite for the hilly 54.5-kilometres course, which includes the Grumari climbs which were part of Saturday's road race.
Holland's Tom Dumoulin is another contender, but Australia's Richie Porte and Vincenzo Nibali of Italy are among those to have withdrawn following crashes in the road race.
