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Jan Ullrich Details Serious Cycling Accident and Recovery

The former Tour de France champion, hospitalized with multiple injuries, plans to attend his upcoming cycling festival as a host despite his condition.

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Jan Ullrich liegt nach einem Fahrradunfall im Krankenhaus.

Overview

  • Jan Ullrich was seriously injured last Friday when a turning car failed to yield and collided with his bike near his hometown of Merdingen.
  • He sustained a broken clavicle, multiple rib fractures, and a collapsed lung, requiring surgery and ongoing hospitalization in Freiburg.
  • Emergency responders, including police and ambulance crews, arrived promptly, and bystanders provided immediate assistance at the scene.
  • Ullrich shared a detailed account of the crash and his recovery on his podcast, emphasizing the severity of the accident and his optimism for recovery.
  • Despite his injuries, Ullrich confirmed he will attend the Jan Ullrich Cycling Festival this weekend in Bad Dürrheim as a host but will not participate in cycling events.