{"id":239182,"date":"2022-09-16T07:59:18","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T07:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=239182"},"modified":"2022-09-17T04:59:20","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T04:59:20","slug":"aussie-star-cops-blow-on-cusp-of-world-champs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=239182","title":{"rendered":"Aussie star cops blow on cusp of world champs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Australian cyclist<\/a> Jai Hindley has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of next week's UCI Road World Championships<\/a> in Wollongong.<\/p>\n

Hindley tested positive in Spain on September 12, following his efforts at the Vuelta a Espana road race.<\/p>\n

Australian cycling team chief medical officer Dr Kevyn Hernandez says Hindley is largely asymptomatic but will be monitored closely over the coming days before hopefully joining the team next week.<\/p>\n

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"We're in regular contact with Jai and his support team in Europe," she said.<\/p>\n

"Jai's health is something we are monitoring daily with him and his professional team.<\/p>\n

Stan Sport's exclusive coverage of the 2022 UCI Road World Championships begins on September 18<\/strong><\/em> with every race streaming ad-free, live and on-demand<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

"Jai tested positive more than a week before the competition, but we will make a final decision on his participation closer to the event. As with all events, we have a plan B and plan C, something all sporting teams need to have these days.<\/p>\n

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"At this stage, we're hoping Jai will be able to leave Europe on Monday to join the rest of the team in Wollongong mid-week."<\/p>\n

Hindley won the Giro d'Italia<\/a> in May, becoming the first Australian rider to win Italy's Grand Tour.<\/p>\n

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