Sarah Gigante, an Australian cyclist, is set to return to racing after a 265-day break due to iliac artery endofibrosis surgery in December. Despite not defending her 2024 Tour Down Under title, she expressed excitement for her return at the Tour of Norway. Gigante's recovery included gradual training, utilizing Strava for motivation, and marked improvements in her fitness. She confidently states the surgery positively impacted her performance and looks forward to pinning on her number again, emphasizing her gratitude for team support during her recovery process.
"It's been 265 days since I last raced with my team, back in Switzerland last September, but the wait is finally over. No matter how it goes this weekend, I know that pinning on a number again will already feel like a huge win."
"The recovery from my surgery went really well. Everything was extremely smooth in terms of the operation and rehabilitation. Even before I was able to start exercising, I already felt the difference in blood flow and noticed the lack of aching in my leg, which had become constant before my operation."
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