Chris Froome's crash against a wall on Wednesday the 12th of June 2019 rumbled through in many living rooms. The four-time Tour winner broke his right thigh, hip, elbow and ribs and lost consciousness after the crash. Froome has thus to hide his hopes for a record-equalling fifth Tour victory. Even his chances of ever cycling on the highest level must now be in doubt. In the newsarticle of the Dutch newspaper 'De Telegraaf', Professor Dr. Paul Wylleman shines his light on athletes fighting back after serious injuries and the possible factors influencing the outcome of their rehabilitation process.
The full article in Dutch can be consultated here.