Katie Archibald out of Paris Olympics after tripping in garden and breaking lower leg
Team GB's star rider breaks two bones in fall, out of games
www.cyclingweekly.comHere’s the latest on Katie Archibald based on recent reporting.
- Katie Archibald hasn’t been active in major cycling events since her 2024 Paris Olympic campaign was disrupted by a garden accident that left her with a broken leg and injuries requiring surgery. Multiple outlets reported she would miss Paris 2024 and focus on recovery and a future comeback.[1][3]
- In late 2024, there were updates confirming her rehabilitation and plans to return for World Championships, with coverage highlighting a remarkable comeback effort after her injuries.[4]
- By 2025, reporting indicated she was progressing in training and aiming to race again, including remarks about returning to competition and continuing her pursuit of top-level cycling, though specific race dates varied as recovery progressed.[6][7]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current sources and summarize any new developments, including whether she has announced a specific comeback schedule or new sponsorship/support updates.