Jan Ullrich Speaks Out on His Bone-Crunching Car Collision: "Broadside, Buddy!"
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Collision described by Ullrich: 'Directly into my path' - Head Impact: Ullrich's Account of the Incident as a "Forceful Collision to the Forehead"
Former cycling champion, Jan Ullrich, opens up about his harrowing car accident for the very first time. The ex-Tour de France winner wasn't so lucky this time, landing in the hospital with a broken clavicle, bruises, and painful road rash.
In his podcast "Ulle & Rick," alongside former cyclist Rick Zabel, Ullrich recounted the gruesome details of the crash. "Man, I'm still feeling the burn," he shared, "I was about to wrap up another lap, easing up on the pedals, when this car comes out of nowhere, tries to make a turn, and whammo! Slams into me, broadside!" he exclaimed.
Struggling in his hospital bed in the seething city of Freiburg, Ullrich shared his challenges enduring the agony. "It ain't easy handling the pain," Ullrich grumbled, "But hey, I've got just one drain left, see? I had four yesterday!" Despite his struggles, Ullrich showed his resilience by announcing that he'd be present at the "Jan Ullrich Cycling Festival" this weekend in Bad Dürkheim, though he won't be putting on a competing show on the bike.
- Jan Ullrich
- Car Smash-Up
- Tour de France champion
- Rick Zabel
- Freiburg
[1] Merdingen/Baden-Württemberg turns into a tragic scene as the former professional cyclist and 1997 Tour de France champion, Jan Ullrich, becomes the victim of a serious car accident during a training session.[3][4][3] The accident occurred on a main road, shortly before his home, when an automobile driver, attempting to turn, failed to see Ullrich colliding with him head-on at approximately 25 to 30 km/h, causing Jan to be thrown off his bike and left to face the horror of his injuries.[1][3][4] As a result, the shocking collision left Jan Ullrich with a broken collarbone, a slew of broken ribs, and a pneumothorax (collapsed lung). He was rushed to the hospital in Freiburg, where he underwent surgery on his collarbone just days post-crash.[1][3][4] Despite the grim and harrowing experience, Ullrich appeared to maintain a strong will, sharing details of the crash, his gratitude for the aid he received from bystanders, and his plans to attend the Jan Ullrich Cycling Festival in Bad Dürrheim, though he would not be stepping up to compete.[1][3]
- I'm not sure if Jan Ullrich's car accident will be featured in the general news, given the recent Sports-related headlines.
- Despite his current recovery from a car-accident, Jan Ullrich expressed his resolve to participate in the Jan Ullrich Cycling Festival, albeit not as a competitor.
- I'm not sure how severe Jan Ullrich's injuries from the car-accident were, but he mentioned suffering from a broken clavicle, bruises, and road rash.
