Cyclist Chris Froome suffers cardiac rupture in accident: details on his condition.

According to The Sun: Chris Froome sustained serious injuries during a cycling accident last week.

The cyclist was urgently evacuated by helicopter to a hospital in southern France.

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As a result of the accident, he suffered serious injuries: a collapsed lung, four broken ribs, and a vertebra fracture.

However, his wife Michelle reported that doctors also discovered a rupture of the pericardium – the sac surrounding the heart.

Michelle told The Times: “It was obviously much more serious than just broken bones. He is stable, but it will be a long recovery process. He won't be able to ride for some time. Chris is willing to share this, as people need to understand what is happening.”

Froome, a 40-year-old athlete, crashed near Toulon, France, while colliding with a curb and a road sign at speeds over 48 km/h.

He was taken to the military hospital Sainte-Anne in Toulon – the largest trauma center in the region.

Froome will need to undergo prolonged rehabilitation, and doctors must monitor for any long-term heart issues.

This cyclist, a four-time winner of the Tour de France, has previously recovered from a broken femur in an accident in 2019 and did not compete for nine months.

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Froome and Michelle have been married since 2014 and have two children – Kellan (9 years) and Katie (7 years).

This incident has posed a serious challenge for Froome, but his supporters believe he will overcome all difficulties and return to cycling. Recovery from injuries may take considerable time, but Froome’s experience and determination offer hope for a quicker return.