Thibaut Collet was operated on on 24 September in Lyon for a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The accident happened after a fall while mountain biking. This operation marks the start of a recovery period that is part of his sporting calendar, with immediate implications for his practice over the coming season.
Four days after his operation, the Grenoble-born pole vaulter is already looking ahead again. He wants to look beyond the short term and talks about a return to competition, although the article does not yet specify the exact dates. This statement comes at a time when he is still very early in the reconstruction process.
His performance objective is presented as being linked to the recovery time. The message highlighted is that he believes he has enough time to rebuild properly in order to be competitive. His sporting ambition is therefore built over the long term, rather than on a rushed return.
