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Chris Froome hit a road sign at 30mph and suffered life-threatening heart injury

The 40-year-old rider collided head-on with a road sign at approximately 30 mph after clipping a kerb, resulting in multiple severe injuries including a pericardial rupture, broken back, and five broken ribs.

Chris Froome hit a road sign at 30mph and suffered life-threatening heart injury

Professional cyclist Chris Froome sustained life-threatening injuries after a high-speed crash during a training ride in Saint-Raphaël last Wednesday afternoon.

Michelle Froome, Chris Froome’s wife, provided an update on his condition, revealing that doctors discovered a tear to the sac surrounding his heart during surgery. He is currently receiving specialized care at Sainte Anne Toulon military hospital, known for thoracic surgery expertise.

“It was obviously a lot more serious than some broken bones,” Michelle said.

“He’s fine but it’s going to be a long recovery process."

"He won’t be riding a bike for a while. Chris is happy for you to share this because people need to understand what is going on.”

The operation to repair Froome's heart took place at the Sainte-Anne Toulon military hospital, which is the highest-level trauma centre in that part of France and specialises in thoracic surgery.

The Israel-Premier Tech team confirmed that Froome suffered a pneumothorax, fractured lumbar vertebrae, and multiple broken ribs. Despite the severity of his injuries, Froome remained conscious and able to communicate immediately following the accident. The team also clarified that no other cyclists or vehicles were involved in the crash.

This incident unfortunately rules Froome out for the remainder of the racing season. His contract with Israel-Premier Tech is set to expire at the end of this year, and he has yet to announce whether he will continue his professional cycling career beyond 2025.

Chris Froome and his family appreciate the outpouring of support from fans and the cycling community during this difficult time. 

Froome is one of the most decorated cyclists in history. He has won seven Grand Tours, including one Giro d'Italia and two Vuelta a Espana titles alongside his Tour de France triumphs.He earned the first of his four Tour victories in 2013, before winning three successive titles between 2015 and 2017.

Only four men - Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain - have won more Tour de France titles.

Froome won two Olympic bronze medals in the individual time trial in 2012 and 2016, and was made an OBE for his services to cycling in 2015.

Froome’s resilience is well-known, having recovered from catastrophic injuries sustained in a 2019 crash during the Critérium du Dauphiné.

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