Crash causes critical harm to Froome's life
Last week, on Wednesday, Chris Froome, the four-time Tour de France champion, was involved in a training crash in southern France. The incident resulted in a life-threatening injury to his heart, as well as broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and a back fracture.
Froome, aged 40, was airlifted to the hospital in Toulon, France, where he was treated by Dr. Philippe Ledoux. His wife revealed that he had a pericardial rupture, which is a tear in the protective sac surrounding the heart.
The pericardial rupture was likely caused by blunt chest trauma from the crash. Froome's injuries were severe enough to require hospitalization and a long recovery process.
Sadly, due to his injuries, Froome was not selected for this year's Tour de France. He will not be riding a bike for a while as he focuses on his recovery.
This is not the first time Froome has faced challenges following a cycling accident. In 2019, he struggled to regain his best form after a high-speed crash during training for the Criterium du Dauphine. Earlier this year, he also broke his collarbone in a crash during the UAE Tour.
Despite these setbacks, Froome's achievements in the world of cycling are impressive. He has won a total of seven Grand Tours, including two Vuelta a Espana titles and one Giro d'Italia victory.
We wish Froome a speedy and full recovery and look forward to seeing him back on his bike in good health.
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