Australian star's injury hell continues as Giro comes too soon
Sarah Gigante will miss the Giro d'Italia Women due to an ongoing recovery from a fractured femur. Despite her absence, Jai Hindley is currently in fourth place in the men's race with two stages remaining. The Giro d'Italia Women begins on Saturday with a flat opening stage from Cesenatico to Ravenna.
- ▪Sarah Gigante, a top climber, will not participate in this year's Giro d'Italia Women as she recovers from a leg injury.
- ▪Gigante had a successful 2025 Giro, finishing third overall and winning two stages.
- ▪Jai Hindley is currently fourth in the men's Giro d'Italia with two stages left to race.
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Sarah Gigante to miss Giro d'Italia Women through injury, Jai Hindley fourth in men's race with two stages remainingSBy Simon SmaleTopic:Road Cycle RacingFri 29 May 2026 at 10:01amFri 29 May 2026 at 10:01amFri 29 May 2026 at 10:01amSarah Gigante is one of the best climbers in the women's peloton. (Getty Images: Luc Claessen)In short:Sarah Gigante, who finished third in last year's Giro d'Italia Women, will not start this year's race after failing to recover from a fractured femur.Jai Hindley remains in touching distance of a podium place in the men's race with three stages remaining.What's next?The Giro d'Italia Women gets underway on Saturday with a flat, 139km opening stage from Cesenatico to Ravenna.abc.net.au/news/sarah-gigante-out-of-giro-d-italia-women-2026/106736310Link…
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