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Canadian Derek Gee Forced to Withdraw From World Road Championship Following Crash
Guillaume Boivin will replace him in the men’s elite road race after Gee’s crash left him unable to race properly, Cycling Canada said.
- On Tuesday, Derek Gee withdrew from the road world cycling championships in Montreal after suffering a broken rib, Cycling Canada confirmed.
- Gee suffered the broken rib in a crash at the Grand Prix Cycliste in Montreal, preventing him from recovering in time to race properly or contribute to the team.
- "I'm gutted to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent Canada at our home world championships," Gee said in a statement, citing insufficient recovery time.
- Guillaume Boivin of Montreal will replace Gee in the men's elite road race on Sunday, stating, "I appreciate Derek's honesty in the situation."
- The world road championship event continues in Montreal with Boivin representing Canada, while Gee plans to experience the atmosphere from the sidelines.
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Canadian Derek Gee-West declared the rest of the World Championships a package and thus gave up the online race on Sunday.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution54% Left
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- 54% of the sources lean Left
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L 54%
C 46%
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