Kim Le Court focuses on recovery after injury: no World Championships this year

Kim Le Court, from Mauritius and new to AG Insurance – Soudal since 2024, has had a fantastic season this year despite suffering a wrist injury during the spring classics. The injury was caused by a crash, but Kim remained determined to keep racing. Despite her strong will to continue, the decision was made in consultation with the medical team to end her season early. The focus is now on her long-term recovery, so she can return stronger in the future.

Kim shares more about her injury and how it affected her season:

“In March, I had a minor crash at Gent-Wevelgem, which didn’t seem serious until I raced Flanders the following weekend. That’s when I realized something was wrong. It worsened during Roubaix, and by the time I raced the Amstel Gold Race, the pain in my wrist was unbearable. Scans later revealed a torn scapholunate ligament. I then flew back to South Africa to rest, which helped, but the pain returned during the Volta a Catalunya.

Somehow, I managed to push through the pain and won my first professional race at the Giro. But after the Tour de France, we decided to end my season to properly address the injury. This week, I will be seeing doctors in South Africa to determine the best treatment for my wrist.

It’s truly heartbreaking to miss the World Championships. Competing in the Road World Championships was a major goal for me this year—the course suited my strengths perfectly, and after the season I’ve had, I was incredibly motivated. After the disappointment at the Olympics, it was crucial for me to prove myself, not just for me, but for my country. This was a big moment. But I need to see the bigger picture, take a step back now to move forward stronger, and fully focus on 2025.

My advice to others dealing with injuries would be to focus on the positives—look back at what you’ve achieved and how far you’ve come, and keep your eyes on the next goal. That’s the fastest way to move forward. I also believe there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. Things happen for a reason, and even if we don’t understand it right now, it will all make sense in time.”