Back surgery for Muche

Christin Muche won the keirin title in 2006

Christin Muche won the keirin title in 2006 (Image credit: AFP)

Former Keirin world champion Christin Muche is recovering from back surgery to repair a herniated disc. The German's surgery was reportedly a success, but the rider will not recover in time to contest the Track World Championships in Pruszkow, Poland at the end of March.

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