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Tagesschau Anchor Thorsten Schröder Suffers Broken Collarbone in Cycling Accident

The 57-year-old was training for the Norseman Extreme Triathlon in Norway when the accident occurred on Fuerteventura.

  • Thorsten Schröder, a Tagesschau news anchor and experienced Ironman competitor, was injured in a cycling accident during training on Fuerteventura.
  • The accident resulted in a broken collarbone, which will require surgery, cutting his training camp short.
  • Schröder was preparing for the Norseman Extreme Triathlon in Norway, an event featuring 3.8 km of swimming, 180 km of cycling, and a marathon with 5,000 meters of elevation gain.
  • Despite the injury, Schröder remains optimistic about recovering in time for the August 2 event and shared a video on Instagram showing him in good spirits.
  • The NDR confirmed that Schröder will return to his role on Tagesschau broadcasts as early as this Sunday.
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