Ouch! Jan Ullrich Speaks Up After Unexpected Collision
Hospitalized Athlete Jan Ullrich Updates Following Grave Incident
Sound off ** Share Forward Send Email Print Copy Link Jan Ullrich, the legendary former Tour de France winner, has broken his silence following an unexpected car accident during his cycling training regimen. The 51-year-old, who was meant to serve as a TV expert this weekend, has shared some encouraging words from his hospital bed.**
Yesterday's training session took an unfortunate turn for our cycling hero. "You bet, it's the truth - I had a nasty run-in with a careless driver while training yesterday," Ullrich, affectionately known as the Merdinger, posted on Instagram. "Thanks for all the wonderful get-well wishes - they truly mean a lot," he added, accompanied by a photo of him offering a thumbs-up from his hospital bed.**
Despite his current predicament, Jan remains optimistic about his recovery. "I'm already receiving top-notch care, and I'm on the mend," he said. Ullrich has promised to divulge more details about his accident on his podcast, "Ulle & Rick," alongside his co-host, former pro cyclist Rick Zabel.**
On Friday, Eurosport reported, quoting Ullrich's management, that he had sustained a broken collarbone, as well as bruises and skin abrasions, from his collision with a vehicle that failed to yield to him. The accident transpired close to his hometown of Merdingen, Baden-Württemberg.[4] Due to his injuries, Ullrich regrettably had to bail on his scheduled appearances at Eurosport this weekend, which would have seen him commentating on the live stages of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday and Sunday.**
Posting on Instagram, Ullrich mentioned that he's eagerly anticipating seeing his enthusiastic fans at the forthcoming "Jan Ullrich Cycling Festival" next weekend in Bad Dürrheim. The event in the Black Forest features a star-studded lineup, with Ullrich's long-standing rival, Lance Armstrong, set to make an appearance as well. Despite Armstrong losing seven of his Tour de France victories due to doping, Ullrich and Armstrong now boast a close bond following years of intense competition.[4]
[Sources]
[1] ntv.de
[2] tsi/sid/dpa
[3] Eurosport.com
[4] Personal Social Media Accounts of Jan Ullrich and Lance Armstrong
- The community is eagerly awaiting Jan Ullrich's podcast episode, where he and his co-host, Rick Zabel, will discuss the details of his car accident, as per Ullrich's promise.
- Following the unexpected car accident during his cycling training, Jan Ullrich has mentioned his excitement to meet his fans at the upcoming "Jan Ullrich Cycling Festival" in Bad Dürrheim.
- In addition to Jan Ullrich, the "Jan Ullrich Cycling Festival" next week in the Black Forest will also feature his long-standing rival, Lance Armstrong, who has reportedly lost seven of his Tour de France victories due to doping.
- Despite being unable to fulfill his scheduled appearances at Eurosport this weekend due to the car accident, Jan Ullrich's management reportedly confirmed that he sustained a broken collarbone, along with bruises and skin abrasions.
