Updated August 29, 2025 03:20AM
UPDATE: Chris Froome Receives Successful Surgery after Brutal Training Crash
IPT confirms four-time Tour de France winner is 'in good spirits' after suffering long list of fractures and collapsed lung.
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Chris Froome received successful surgery after a heavy fall in training left him with a collapsed lung and a long list of fractures.
Israel-Premier Tech confirmed Friday morning that the four-time Tour de France champion “is in good spirits” in the aftermath of procedures performed at the Toulon hospital Thursday.
“We can confirm that Chris has successfully undergone surgery following his recent injuries. The procedures went as planned, and Chris is currently recovering in hospital under the care of his medical team,” read the team’s note.
“He is in good spirits and grateful for the excellent medical support he has received. Chris and his family would like to thank fans, friends, and the cycling community for their concern and kind messages during this time.”
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No detail was provided as to the nature of the surgery or Froome’s expected recovery timeline.
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Posted August 28:
Chris Froome is in hospital in France with a collapsed lung and fractures to his ribs and back.
Israel-Premier Tech detailed “a serious crash” for the former Tour de France dominator Thursday afternoon in a short media release.
“Chris Froome was airlifted to hospital in Toulon yesterday afternoon following a serious training crash. No other cyclists or vehicles were involved,” read the note issued Thursday.
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“Fortunately, Chris is stable and did not sustain any head injuries. However, scans have confirmed a pneumothorax, five broken ribs, and a lumbar vertebrae fracture, for which he will undergo surgery this afternoon.
“We will update on Chris’ condition following surgery.”
L’Equipe reports the Monaco resident crashed in Saint-Raphaël, a resort on the Cote d’Azur. He was then helicoptered to the Toulon hospital.
According to L’Équipe, he remained conscious and lucid throughout.
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Six years on from ‘that’ Dauphiné crash
Froome ruled grand tour racing through the 2010s.
However, the trajectory of his career switched direction when he was left buckled by a brutal crash while out scouting the course for the 2019 Critérium du Dauphiné.
Froome recently finished the Tour de Pologne, where he finished half an hour back on GC winner Brandon McNulty.
The 40-year-old was not selected by Israel-Premier Tech for the Vuelta a España. He has no races on his calendar for the rest of 2025.
Froome’s contract with Israel-Premier Tech expires this winter, and he recently acknowledged his time in pro cycling may be drawing to a close.
It’s been a tumultuous week for Froome’s IPT team.
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The squad is currently locked into a contract battle with marquee rider Derek Gee and saw its team targeted by anti-Israel demonstrators Wednesday at the Vuelta a España.
