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Chris Froome Leaves Hospital After Severe Training-Crash Injuries

The 40-year-old faces a long recovery following surgery that revealed a tear to the heart sac.

Overview

  • Froome was discharged Friday from Hôpital Sainte-Anne in Toulon and shared a photo leaving with his daughter, thanking the medical staff.
  • He crashed during a solo training ride near Saint-Raphaël on August 28, striking a traffic sign at over 45 km/h, according to reports.
  • Doctors initially diagnosed a pneumothorax, five broken ribs and a lumbar vertebra fracture, with a pericardial tear identified during surgery.
  • Israel–Premier Tech said no other riders or vehicles were involved in the incident.
  • He will not race again this season and his contract ends at year’s close, prompting speculation that his career could be over.