"Got Hit by a Car" – Jan Ullrich Speaks Out After Training Mishap
Hospitalized athlete, Jan Ullrich, receives medical attention following a severe mishap
Take a peek at @JanUllrich's Instagram! The 51-year-old cycling icon happened to cross paths with a car during his workout routine, causing quite a crash. But don't worry, he's updating fans on his condition.
Yesterday, our Tour de France winner found himself in a tight spot while training, with a car driver encroaching on his right of way. Not exactly the news we wanted to hear, but Ullrich is keeping a positive attitude. In an Instagram post to his followers, the Merdinger thanked everyone for their well wishes: "Thanks for all the kind messages, they made my day!" he wrote.
The post included a photo of Ullrich sporting a thumbs-up from his hospital bed. He shared that he's fortunately in great hands and on the road to recovery. But he didn't give much detail about the nature of his injuries. Instead, he mentioned that he'd share more about the incident during his podcast "Ulle & Rick" with former cyclist Rick Zabel.
According to Eurosport, citing Ullrich's management team, the legendary cyclist suffered a broken collarbone, bruises, and skin abrasions. The unfortunate accident took place near his hometown in Baden-Württemberg.
Unfortunately, Ullrich's injuries are severe enough that he had to cancel his appearances at Eurosport this weekend. He was set to share his expertise during the live show after the stages of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday and Sunday.
Despite this setback, Jan Ullrich is pushing forward. He announced that he's looking forward to seeing his fans at the "Jan Ullrich Cycling Festival" next weekend in Bad Dürrheim, where he'll be reuniting with some cycling greats. Among them is his long-time rival Lance Armstrong, despite controversies surrounding the latter's seven Tour de France wins due to doping. Ullrich and Armstrong have formed a close bond over the years.
Sources: ntv.de, tsi/sid/dpa
[1] Jan Ullrich had been dealing with personal struggles for several years prior to this incident.[2] Recovery from a broken collarbone can take several weeks to a few months and may require immobilization, rest, and physical therapy, but specific details about Jan Ullrich's current condition and recovery timeline are not provided in the available sources.
- "Given the incident, it would be prudent for the community policy to include a section addressing the safety measures for athletes during training, especially when using public roads."
- "During his recovery period, Jan Ullrich may need to consider adjustments in his employment policy, such as taking time off, to ensure his health-and-wellness doesn't suffer due to overexertion, and to focus on medical-conditions related to his injuries, as well as science-backed health-and-wellness practices and sports rehabilitation."
