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Kevin Vauquelin Suffers Fractured Fibula in Domestic Accident, Casting Doubt on Rwanda World Championships Participation
Kevin Vauquelin, the French cyclist who recently finished eighth overall in the 2025 Tour de France, has suffered a setback in his career. The 27-year-old rider for Arkéa-B&B Hotels sustained a fractured fibula in a domestic accident just two days after his impressive performance at the Tour de France.
The injury occurred while Vauquelin was walking downstairs with his luggage, and he took to Instagram to clarify the circumstances of his injury. Vauquelin joked about the speculation on social media, saying, "Sorry to those who thought I was an alcoholic."
The fracture has put Vauquelin on an unexpected sidelined recovery period, leaving him with a tight window to recover in time for the World Championships, usually held in late August to September. The exact recovery timeline is not specified in the article, but fibula fractures typically require several weeks to a few months to heal, depending on severity and treatment.
Vauquelin's potential participation in the Rwanda World Championships remains uncertain. His injury and expected downtime imply that participation may be unlikely or at least uncertain, as bone healing and regaining race fitness are critical. Vauquelin plans to discuss his recovery and potential place in the national team with French national coach Thomas Voeckler.
Despite the setback, Vauquelin remains optimistic that seven weeks will be enough time for his recovery for the World Championships. Selection for the Rwanda World Championships at the backend of September remains a goal for Vauquelin.
Meanwhile, Ben Healy won the Lisieux critérium in Vauquelin's absence. Initially, Vauquelin was meant to participate in the Lisieux critérium on crutches due to his injury.
In other news, rumours are circulating about Vauquelin's potential move away from Arkéa-B&B Hotels, with links to Ineos Grenadiers. However, no official confirmation has been made on this matter.
As Vauquelin recovers from his injury, the cycling community will be eagerly waiting to see if he can make a comeback in time for the World Championships.
Road cycling is a sport that Kevin Vauquelin has been competing in, given his professional career as a cyclist. The injury he sustained in a domestic accident has naturally raised questions about his sports performance, particularly his potential participation in the Rwanda World Championships.
