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Chris Froome Airlifted After Solo Training Crash, Stable and Due for Spinal Surgery

Scans revealed a collapsed lung with multiple fractures, leaving his season in doubt.

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Pink jersey Britain's rider of team Sky Christopher Froome, winner, poses with the trophy on the podium after the 21st and last stage of the 101st Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, on May 27, 2018 in Rome. Britain's Chris Froome completed a sensational comeback to win the Giro d'Italia on Sunday for a rare Grand Tour treble after the 21st and final stage in Rome. Froome, 33, became the first Briton to win the race in the Giro's 101-year history after the 115km closed circuit race through the streets of the Italian capital. (Photo by LUK BENIES / AFP) (Photo by LUK BENIES/AFP via Getty Images)
Froome is a four-time winner of the Tour de France.

Overview

  • He was flown by helicopter to a hospital in Toulon on Wednesday after a fall near Saint-Raphaël, with his team confirming no other cyclists or vehicles were involved.
  • Medical scans confirmed a pneumothorax, five broken ribs, and a lumbar vertebra fracture.
  • His team says he is stable, sustained no head injuries, and is scheduled to undergo surgery on Thursday afternoon.
  • French outlet L'Équipe reported he was conscious and able to speak with medical staff after the crash.
  • He is expected to miss the remainder of the season, and the long-term outlook is unclear as his Israel–Premier Tech contract runs through 2025.