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Derek Gee fractures collarbone in crash at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

Israel - Premier Tech rider may undergo surgery, team monitoring injury

Derek Gee Photo by: Nick Iwanyshyn
February 25, 2024
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Derek Gee’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad came to an early halt after getting involved in a crash that saw him abandon. He wasn’t the only Canuck to have bad luck this weekend. During Sunday’s Kuurne – Brussel – Kuurne, with 156 km to go Riley Pickrell was in a crash and he climbed off the bike 19 km later. Pickrell sustained a broken scapula and ribs after his wipe-out.

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According to a post from Israel – Premier Tech, a decision about surgery will be made soon. Gee also had a light contusion on his hand and a slight concussion, and his team monitor the latter closely.