A sprained ankle kept UAE Team Emirates' Ben Swift from taking the start of Sunday's Amstel Gold Race, according to a statement from the team. Swift was set to anchor the team's effort in the first of three Ardennes Classics, but the 29-year-old Briton suffered a sprained ankle the morning of the race.
"This morning Ben Swift has accidentally suffered a sprained right ankle," said team doctor Antonio Angelucci. "He has been immediately aided by the medical staff of the team and by the physiotherapists. After the presentation of the team, considering the clinical situation, the rider has agreed with the team's physician and with the sports directors to not participate in the race."
Swift most recently earned a top 10 finish during stage 1 of Pais Vasco. His best result so for this season, his first with the new team, was fourth during stage 4 at the Tour Down Under in January. The team's top result at Amstel was Diego Ulissi in 27th. It is not clear how long Swift will be out of action.
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"He'll go home, where he'll undergo more checks under the supervision of the team's medical staff," Angelucci said.
Crash clips McCarthy's chances in Amstel Gold Race
Jay McCarthy (Bora-hansgrohe) saw his opportunity to battle for a top 10 place at Amstel Gold Race slip away when he crashed just before the Cauberg climb with about 16km to go.
McCarthy was unable to go with a the final move when Phlippe Gilbert (Quick-Step Floors) attacked in the final 40km, taking six other riders with him, but the Bora-hansgrohe rider was fighting in the chase group for a possible top 10 when he went down at the base of the infamous climb. He remounted his bike and regained the peloton, but his rhythm was ruined.
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