Jonas Vingegaard Injured in Basque Country Tour Crash
Broken Collarbone Sidelines Reigning Tour de France Champion
Vingegaard Out of Tour de Suisse, Eyes July's Tour de France
Jonas Vingegaard, the reigning Tour de France champion, has been forced to withdraw from the Tour de Suisse after suffering a broken collarbone in a crash at the Basque Country Tour. The 26-year-old Danish rider was involved in a high-speed incident on stage 4 of the race, which resulted in a serious fall.
Vingegaard was taken to hospital for treatment and underwent surgery to repair the broken bone. The injury is a significant setback for the rider, who was preparing for the Tour de France, which begins on July 1st. Team director Merijn Zeeman confirmed that Vingegaard will not be able to attend the Tour de Suisse, but hopes to return for the Tour de France.
Vingegaard has enjoyed a meteoric rise in cycling, winning the Tour de France in 2022 and 2023. His impressive performances have made him one of the favorites for this year's Tour, and he is determined to make a strong recovery and return to the peloton as soon as possible.
Despite the setback, Vingegaard remains optimistic about his chances of competing in the Tour de France. He has already begun rehabilitation and is working hard to regain his fitness and strength. The injury may not be enough to derail his season, and fans will be eagerly watching his progress in the coming weeks.
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