Chris Froome’s cycling future in doubt after serious crash

28 Aug 2025 • 9:38 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Cyclist Chris Froome has sustained a collapsed lung, five broken ribs, and a fractured lumbar vertebrae following a serious training crash in Saint-Raphael, France.
  • His team, Israel-Premier Tech, confirmed that no other cyclists or vehicles were involved in the incident.
  • Froome is undergoing surgery for his injuries and is now stable.
  • The 40-year-old is likely to be ruled out for the rest of the season, and the crash could potentially mark the end of his career.
  • This is Froome's second major crash since 2019, following a previous incident that also caused significant injuries, despite his illustrious career as a four-time Tour de France champion.

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