Lizzy Banks slowly recovering from concussion sustained at Strade Bianche

SIENA ITALY MARCH 06 Start Elizabeth Banks of The United Kingdom and Ceratizit WNT Pro Cycling Team during the Eroica 7th Strade Bianche 2021 Womens Elite a 136km race from Siena to Siena Piazza del Campo Mask Covid safety measures Team Presentation StradeBianche on March 06 2021 in Siena Italy Photo by Luc ClaessenGetty Images
Lizzy Banks (Ceratizit-WNT) before the start of Strade Bianche (Image credit: Getty Images)

Lizzy Banks (Ceratizit-WNT) has been suffering from a concussion since crashing at Strade Bianche in March. The 30-year-old finished the race but began to experience symptoms afterwards and has since been recovering at home in Sheffield. 

Concussions in sport have been a prominent issue in recent months as scientists strive to understand the long-term effects of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) on cognitive function. The UCI’s concussion protocol has also brought to light the importance of head injury care in the sport.

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