Filippo Colombo breaks his fibula and will be out for the World Cup in La Thuile

The Swiss Filippo Colombo will not be able to compete this weekend in the MTB World Cup in La Thuile after suffering a fibula fracture during training. The SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing Team rider himself has confirmed the injury through his social media.

Injury for Filippo Colombo: fibula fracture and recovery without a defined date

Colombo explained that the fall occurred last Monday while training and that medical tests confirmed a fracture in the right fibula. Fortunately, the injury will not require surgical intervention, although there is still no defined date for his return to competition.

“I have some difficult news to share. Last Monday I had a fall during training and fractured my right fibula. Fortunately, surgery will not be necessary, but the recovery time remains uncertain. I am very disappointed to miss the World Cup in La Thuile this weekend, but that is also part of our tough sport. I wish the best of luck to everyone competing!”

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The absence comes at one of the best sporting moments of the Swiss rider's career. Colombo had established himself this season as one of the most combative and consistent riders in the XCO World Cup, achieving outstanding results practically at every event on the calendar.

His best XCO performance came in Nové Město, where he finished third behind Tom Pidcock and Luca Martin; additionally, in Leogang he secured a brilliant second place in the Short Track, confirming his excellent form.

Beyond those two podiums, the SCOTT-SRAM rider has shown remarkable consistency during this first half of the season, finishing among the top ten in practically all the events held and establishing himself as one of the regular names in the leading positions.

Colombo's absence represents a significant loss for the Italian event in La Thuile, but now the Swiss rider's goal will be to focus on recovery to return to competition as soon as possible.