Biniam Girmay is set to return to training after a freak eye injury forced him out of the Giro d’Italia.
What happened?
The Eritrean ace suffered a hemorrhage in the anterior chamber of his left eye when he won the stage into Jesi and the prosecco cork blasted into his eye.
Girmay underwent medical screening in Belgium and is expected to resume training within the next 10 days.
Why it matters for Biniam Girmay
The incident occurred during the Giro d’Italia, and Girmay was immediately forced to the sidelines, watching Domenico Pozzovivo and Jan Hirt ride high since.
Biniam Girmay wrote on Tuesday that he is doing better but not yet able to jump on the bike, and he thanked the doctors for the good advice and his team for the support.
What comes next?
Girmay’s schedule provisionally sets the 22-year-old on course for starts at Tour de Wallonie and the WorldTour level Tour of Poland late July, but no possible Tour de France start for the sprinting star.
The Intermarche-Wanty-Gobert crew confirmed that Girmay will have some rest at home in Asmara before resuming his race program.
Girmay hopes to be able to race soon and wishes his team more success in the Giro.
The medical staff confirmed that Girmay suffered a “hemorrhage in the anterior chamber of his left eye” soon after the incident, and he is now on the road to recovery.
Biniam Girmay is eager to get back on the bike and compete at the highest level, and his fans are waiting to see him in action again.
The incident was a freak accident, but Girmay is taking it in stride and focusing on his recovery.
Girmay’s team has been supportive throughout the process, and he is grateful for their help.
The road to recovery will not be easy, but Biniam Girmay is determined to get back to his best and compete at the highest level.
The fans are waiting to see Girmay in action again, and he is eager to get back on the bike and compete.
Girmay’s return to training is a positive step, and he is expected to be back in action soon.
The incident at the Giro d’Italia was a setback, but Girmay is focused on his recovery and his future races.
Biniam Girmay is a talented young rider, and his fans are excited to see what he can achieve in the future.
The road cycling world is waiting to see Girmay in action again, and he is eager to get back on the bike and compete at the highest level.