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Chris Froome Undergoes Successful Surgery After Training Crash in France

His team says he is recovering in Toulon following procedures for injuries from Wednesday's solo fall.

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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)

Overview

  • Israel–Premier Tech said the four-time Tour de France winner had surgery that went to plan and is recovering in hospital in good spirits.
  • Medical scans showed a collapsed lung, five broken ribs and a lumbar vertebra fracture following the crash.
  • Froome was airlifted by helicopter to Toulon after a solo training accident near Saint-Raphaël, with no other cyclists or vehicles involved.
  • French outlet L’Équipe reported he was conscious and speaking with medical staff after the incident, and the team noted no head injuries.
  • He is expected to miss the rest of the 2025 season, and with his contract up at year’s end, reports say the setback raises questions about his racing future.