LONDON, UK, August 3, 2026
– UK-based Grenadian cyclist Red Walters will undergo surgery on the broken
collarbone he sustained during the men’s 10km scratch race final at the Glasgow
2026 Commonwealth Games.
Walters was involved in a major
crash at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome on Saturday and later underwent X-rays,
which confirmed the break.
He initially believed that
surgery might not be necessary because the fracture was not displaced. However,
after returning home and undergoing a further assessment, Walters confirmed on
Monday that he would require an operation.
“Just an update, I can confirm I
will need surgery,” he told GrenadaSports.
Walters said his father flew to
Glasgow on Sunday morning before they travelled home together later that day.
He went to the hospital today for further X-rays and diagnosis.
Despite the setback, Walters does
not believe he will necessarily be out of competition for an extended period.
“Not necessarily,” he said when
asked if he expected to be sidelined for some time. “Normally, the recovery
time is quite quick once it is plated. If anything, it is quicker to have the
surgery than if I let it heal naturally.”
Walters said he knows other
cyclists who returned to training soon after undergoing similar procedures.
“I’ve had friends who were back
to training indoors after one week, and racing not that much longer after
that,” he said.
Although he must now undergo
surgery and begin his recovery, Walters remains optimistic about returning to
the bike.
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