Chris Froome's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Cycling
Chris Froome's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Fractures | Left Elbow | 2019-06-11 | Fractured left elbow. | The crash resulted in multiple serious injuries, including fractures to his right femur and ribs. | Chris Froome crashed during a recon ride ahead of the Critérium du Dauphiné's fourth stage. | 9 months | Surgical repair and physiotherapy to restore function. | Contributed to the extended absence from competitive racing in 2019. | Added to the overall mental burden of recovery. | No significant previous injuries to the elbow. | 2020-02-23 at the UAE Tour. | Severe | Surgery and extensive rehabilitation. | Specialist surgeons and physiotherapists. | Possible lingering weakness or stiffness in the elbow. | Improved safety protocols during training. | 2019 Tour de France and other races in the 2019 season. | Severe pain and limited movement in the left arm. | Moderate, depending on recovery progress. | Family, team medical staff, and professional therapists. | France and later in Monaco. |
| Fractures | Left Foot | 2014-07-08 | Fractured left foot. | Froome crashed twice in wet conditions during the cobblestone stage of the Tour de France, which forced him to withdraw from the race. | Chris Froome crashed twice during the fifth stage of the 2014 Tour de France. | 6 weeks | Rest and gradual return to training. | Missed the remainder of the 2014 Tour de France. | Disappointment from having to withdraw from the race. | No significant previous foot injuries. | 2014 Vuelta a España. | Moderate | Rest and monitored recovery. | Team doctors and physiotherapists. | Minimal, fully recovered for subsequent seasons. | Improved bike handling skills and caution in adverse conditions. | 2014 Tour de France. | Pain and swelling in the left foot. | Low, once fully healed. | Team medical staff and family. | Monaco. |
| Fractures | Ribs | 2019-06-11 | Fractured ribs. | The crash was severe, leading to multiple fractures including his right femur and left elbow. | Chris Froome crashed during a recon ride ahead of the Critérium du Dauphiné's fourth stage. | 9 months | Rest and gradual return to physical activity under medical supervision. | Part of the reason for missing the 2019 season. | Contributed to the overall mental challenge of recovery. | No significant previous rib injuries. | 2020-02-23 at the UAE Tour. | Severe | Rest and monitored physical activity. | Team doctors and physiotherapists. | Potential for lingering pain or discomfort. | Enhanced safety measures during training. | 2019 Tour de France and other races in the 2019 season. | Severe pain and difficulty breathing. | Low to moderate, depending on full healing. | Family, team medical staff, and professional therapists. | France and later in Monaco. |
| Fractures | Right Femur | 2019-06-11 | Multiple fractures including a broken right femur, elbow, and ribs. | Froome was riding at around 54 km/h when he took his hands off the handlebars to blow his nose. A gust of wind destabilized him, causing him to crash into a wall. | Chris Froome crashed during a recon ride ahead of the Critérium du Dauphiné's fourth stage. | 9 months | Extensive surgery and physiotherapy sessions. | Missed the rest of the 2019 season including the Tour de France. | Significant mental challenge due to the severity of injuries and long recovery period. | Froome had previous crashes but none as severe as this. | 2020-02-23 at the UAE Tour. | Severe | Surgical intervention and intensive rehabilitation. | Specialist surgeons and physiotherapists. | Potential long-term impact on performance due to the severity of fractures. | Increased focus on safety during training rides. | 2019 Tour de France and other races in the 2019 season. | Severe pain and inability to move the right leg. | Moderate, depending on the success of the rehabili | Family, team medical staff, and professional therapists. | France and later in Monaco. |
Chris Froome's Sports Injuries Videos
Chris Froome crashes - Stage 12 - La Vuelta 2017
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Video shows Chris Froome being urged 'not to take risks' minutes before horrific crash | ITV News
Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome suffered a broken femur, a broken elbow, and broken ribs on Wednesday. While scouting the course, Froome lost control at 60 km/h in gusty conditions and slammed into a wall. Fortunately, an ambulance was nearby, and he was quickly airlifted to a hospital in Saint-Étienne for surgery. Froome was training for a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title, making this a significant setback for his team, Ineos. Despite his accident, the team still has last year's winner Geraint Thomas. Froome's recovery will depend on the skill of his surgeons and rehabilitation plans.
The Epic Rise and Fall of Chris Froome
Chris Froome is one of the best Grand Tour riders in recent times, known for his impressive four Tour de France wins. Born in Kenya, Froome moved to South Africa at 14 and was introduced to cycling by David Kinja. His first major appearance was at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. In 2007, he turned professional, signing with Barloworld, and later joined Team Sky in 2009. Despite early struggles with illness, Froome's breakthrough came in 2011 at the Vuelta a España.
In 2012, Froome supported Bradley Wiggins in the Tour de France, where Wiggins won, and Froome came second. Froome then led Team Sky to victory in the 2013 Tour de France and won again in 2015, 2016, and 2017. However, his career faced controversy with the 2017 salbutamol scandal and a serious crash in 2019.
After the crash, Froome struggled to return to form, switching teams in 2021 but failing to perform at his previous level. Despite a notable third-place finish on a stage in the 2022 Tour de France, he hasn't regained his former dominance. As he nears the end of his career, Froome has ventured into business investments in cycling technology and may consider a future as a sports director. His story is one of remarkable highs and significant challenges, leaving an open question about his future in competitive cycling.
Chris Froome: My Journey to Recovery
In his first interview since the crash that ended his 2019 season, Chris Froome reflects on the incident and details his rigorous recovery process. He describes the severity of his injuries, including a broken leg and arm, and the initial uncertainty about his future in cycling. However, Froome expresses optimism after being told he could make a full recovery. He highlights the support from his family, especially his wife, and the overwhelming encouragement from fans. Froome is motivated by the goal of returning to the Tour de France in 2020, setting small milestones in his recovery journey to achieve this aim.
