
Sarah Gigante announced on social media that she will be sidelined for several months following successful surgery to treat iliac artery endofibrosis. The former Australian road champion and two-time Australian time trial champion will miss the opportunity to chase a national title and also defend her overall win at the Women's Tour Down Under in January.
After struggling with pain in her right leg, Gigante, 24, was diagnosed with endofibrosis on Monday, December 2nd while in Australia.