Chris Froome Fractures Collarbone in UAE Tour Crash

Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome suffered a broken collarbone in a crash during the final stage of the UAE Tour, raising concerns about his participation in what may be his final season. The 39-year-old British cyclist crashed in a mass pile-up shortly after the race began, leading to a CT scan that confirmed a distal non-displaced fracture of his right clavicle. Froome's team, Israel-Premier Tech, stated he would be evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon in Dubai to determine the need for surgery. This injury complicates Froome's aspirations to compete in a Grand Tour this year, particularly as he has expressed a desire to race until he turns 40. Despite struggling to return to form since a serious injury in 2019, Froome had aimed to participate in either the Tour de France or the Vuelta a España this season. Further assessments will clarify the recovery timeline and Froome's ability to return to competitive cycling.