Hospitalized athlete Jan Ullrich updates on severe mishap
Headline: "Jan Ullrich shares update from hospital bed after severe cycling accident"
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Ole' champ Jan Ullrich took a hard knock while out on a spin, and he ain't mincing words about it. Just a day after his cycling training session went south, the '97 Tour de France hero shared some adversity on the ol' Insta.
"Yep, it's the real deal — got hit by a car while training yesterday," the 51-year-old shared with his fans, showered with well-wishes. sporting a stiff thumb's up from his hospital bed, Ol' Ullrich promised he's in capable hands on the road to recovery.
Details on the nature and extent of the injuries remain scarce as Ullrich plans to delve deeper in his podcast, Ulle & Rick, with fellow cyclist Rick Zabel. On Friday, Eurosport reported, citing Ullrich's management, that the Man of Merdingen had suffered a cracked collarbone, some bruises, and a handful of road rash.
The mishap occurred close to home in Baden-Württemberg, forcing Ullrich to cancel his scheduled weekend TV appearances at Eurosport, where he was set to comment on the Giro d'Italia stages. But fret not, fans! Ullrich announced he'll be pedaling his way to Bad Dürrheim next weekend for his very own Jan Ullrich Cycling Festival, with some starry-eyed pals for good measure, including his arch-rival-turned-bro Lance Armstrong.
Despite having Armstrong's seven Tour de France titles stripped due to doping, Ullrich and the Texan got tighter after years of cutthroat rivalry. Here's hopin' Ullrich bounces back on the bike and brings that fiery spirit to the festival!
References:
[1] ntv.de[2] Eurosport[3] dpa
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- The community is expressing concern and well-wishes for Jan Ullrich's speedy recovery, following a severe cycling accident that caused medical-conditions such as a cracked collarbone, bruises, and road rash, and may prompt discussions on community and employment policies concerning health-and-wellness in sports.
- Amidst his recovery, Jan Ullrich may research and share insights on science-related topics, such as rehabilitation techniques or safety measures in sports, during his podcast, Ulle & Rick, signifying an interest in blending his personal experience with the broader health-and-wellness and sports communities.
