Chris Froome

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edited June 2019 in Congratulations, Good Wishes & Kind Thoughts #1

Just heard he has had a very bad accident in training. Severe break to leg, could take a lot of time to mend. Kind thoughts go to this dedicated and hugely successful athlete, and hopes for a good recovery.

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  • Wherenext
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    edited June 2019 #2

    Guess there won't be any of those "Who is the team leader, Dave?" type of questions at the TDF.

    Hope he makes a full recovery.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited June 2019 #3

    Sounds quite bad. He’s fractured his elbow and broken ribs as well. Could be out for a long while. We were hoping to see him along with other Cycling greats up in Yorkshire at UCI World Championships in September.

  • ABM
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    edited June 2019 #4

    Elbows and ribs can normally be strapped up if clean breaks, but the femur is where cyclists power is generated surprised. I can only wish him the best for a speedy recovery.

    Mark well the date -- Wednesday June 12th -- now start counting until he's back in the saddle again (  oops that's a Gene Autry Song I think )

  • ABM
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    edited June 2019 #5

    Latest I heard was that he had broken his hip as well,  and the doctor reckoned on at LEAST 6 months rehab for him. Next time he'll stop, get off & blow his nose more carefully  !

  • BJL
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    edited June 2019 #6

    Very nasty accident, especially given that Chris was going for his 5th win in the TDF. We wish him and his family all the very best and hope Chris is able to make a full recovery from this; hitting a wall at 54kph would be bad enough in a motor, but so very much worse on a bike! All the best Chris and we hope you are turning the pedals again very soon.

     

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited June 2019 #7

    It’s not just his hip. Fractured neck as well. Such a shame, hope he makes a full recovery.

    Hes just been credited with another Vuelta win, as the rider who beat him into second place has been found guilty of doping offences.

  • ABM
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    edited June 2019 #8

    It seems he's done a right good job on his body, TDA !

    They say he's damaged his lungs and another bone in that area. I cannot remember if it was Scapula or Sternum but he'll be able to do an indepth report on pre- Brexit hospitals in Europe as well as get the latest biography moving  !

  • JVB66
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    edited June 2019 #9

    It probably would not have happened if he had listened to good advise from some one who was more sensible it seems surprised

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