Chris Froome, the four-time winner of the Tour de France , was airlifted to hospital on Wednesday following a serious training crash.
Froome, who currently races for Israel–Premier Tech, is in stable condition.
“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,” Israel–Premier Tech posted on X , as well as posting on the cyclist’s personal account.
The team added that the cyclist is undergoing surgery on Thursday afternoon.
According to French sports outlet L’Équipe , Froome was conscious and was able to continue to speak following the crash.
The two-time Olympic medalist’s contract expires at the end of the season with L’Équipe adding that he is unlikely to race aga