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Chris Froome Hospitalized After Being Hit by Vehicle During Training in France

Reports indicate the injuries could end his final contracted season with Israel–Premier Tech.

Overview

  • Froome was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday near Saint-Raphaël while training, according to L'Equipe and Spanish media reports.
  • He was airlifted by helicopter to a hospital in Toulon, where he remains under care.
  • The 40-year-old stayed conscious after the crash and has spoken with family members and teammates.
  • L'Equipe reports the severity of his injuries is still unknown but could force him to stop racing for the rest of 2025, his contract’s final year.
  • His team had not issued a public statement as of Thursday, with coverage noting his career downturn since a major 2019 crash and no wins since the 2018 Giro.