Geraint Thomas confirmed for Olympic Games time trial

The Welshman steps up to ride the time trial after numerous withdrawals following Saturday's road race

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Geraint Thomas is confident of a good result in the Rio Olympic Games time trial after it was confirmed that the Great Britain rider had been handed a spot in the event following withdrawals.

Richie Porte (Australia) and Vincenzo Nibali (Italy) both withdrew from the time trial after crashing and breaking bones in the men’s road race on Saturday, while Wout Poels (Netherlands) also pulled out with injuries sustained in the race.

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Richard Abraham is an award-winning writer, based in New Zealand. He has reported from major sporting events including the Tour de France and Olympic Games, and is also a part-time travel guide who has delivered luxury cycle tours and events across Europe. In 2019 he was awarded Writer of the Year at the PPA Awards.