Overview

• The four-time Tour de France winner was airlifted by helicopter to a Toulon hospital after a solo training fall on Wednesday.
• Doctors diagnosed a pneumothorax, five broken ribs, and a fracture of a lumbar vertebra.
• His team said the operation went as planned and reported he was conscious with no head injuries.
• Reports citing L’Equipe place the crash near Saint‑Raphaël, and the team said no other riders or vehicles were involved.
• He is expected to miss the remainder of the season, with coverage suggesting the setback could hasten retirement as his contract ends this year.