Cyclist Chris Froome to undergo surgical intervention due to a broken back sustained during a training accident
Chris Froome, the 40-year-old British cyclist and current member of the Israel-Premier Tech team, was airlifted to a hospital in Toulon on Wednesday afternoon after a training crash. The incident occurred near Toulon and involved no other cyclists or vehicles.
Froome, who has previously sustained multiple injuries including a pneumothorax, five broken ribs, and a lumbar vertebrae fracture, was reportedly conscious on arrival at the hospital and able to speak to medical staff. He underwent surgery to address his injuries later in the afternoon.
The name of the surgeon who operated on Froome in Toulon has not been disclosed in the available sources. No further details about the cause of the crash have been released.
Since a heavy crash at the Criterium du Dauphine in 2019, Froome has not managed to regain his best form. His last victory was in 2018 when he won the Giro d'Italia. More recently, Froome participated in the Tour of Poland earlier this month and finished 68th overall.
The team has released a social media post regarding Froome's condition, stating that they are "waiting for updates on his condition following surgery." The condition of Froome following surgery will be updated in due course.
Froome enjoyed his finest moments with Team Sky, where he won four Tour de France titles and the Vuelta a España. He joined Israel-Premier Tech in 2020.
It is worth noting that Froome did not sustain any head injuries in the crash. The cyclist's well-wishers and fans are hoping for a speedy recovery.
