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Slovenian Cyclist Suffers Fractured Jaw in Tour de Suisse Crash
23 Jun
Summary
- Urska Zigart fractured her jaw after a serious crash.
- The accident occurred during the final kilometer of stage two.
- Her partner, Tadej Pogacar, was present at the event.
Cyclist Urska Zigart suffered a serious crash during the Tour de Suisse Femmes on Thursday, resulting in a fractured jaw. The accident occurred as she lost control on a speedbump in the final kilometer of stage two in Locarno.
Zigart's team, AG Insurance-Soudal, confirmed she was taken to the hospital. Medical assessments revealed a fractured jaw, but no other injuries were detected. The team is focusing on her treatment and recovery.
Notably, Zigart's partner is four-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar, who was present at the same venue for the men's Tour de Suisse. Reports indicate Zigart was conscious after the crash and able to communicate with Pogacar.
