Chris Froome Suffers Serious Injury in Training Crash

Chris Froome was airlifted to hospital after a serious training crash on Wednesday.

The 40-year-old cyclist suffered a major crash while training, with no other cyclists or vehicles involved.

He was taken to hospital in Toulon, where scans confirmed a pneumothorax, five broken ribs, and a lumbar vertebrae fracture.

Froome, a four-time Tour de France winner, was set to undergo surgery on Thursday afternoon.

His Israel-Premier Tech team released a statement saying he was stable and did not sustain any head injuries.

The crash is a significant setback for Froome, who last raced at the Tour de Pologne earlier this month.

Froome's contract with Israel-Premier Tech is set to expire at the end of the season, and this crash may mark the end of his professional career.

He previously suffered a major crash in 2019, breaking multiple bones, but returned to the peloton.

Froome's team has had a challenging week, with pro-Palestine protestors disrupting their team time trial at the Vuelta a Espana.

The team's star rider, Derek Gee, also announced that he had terminated his contract, citing "certain issues" that made his continuance at the team untenable.

Froome's surgery is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, and his team will update on his condition after the procedure.

The crash is a significant blow to Froome's career, and his fans will be waiting anxiously for news on his recovery.

As of August 28, 2025, Froome's condition is stable, but his future in professional cycling is uncertain.