Jan Ullrich: After an accident with a car in the hospital

The cycling legend Jan Ullrich (51) was injured in an accident and had to be taken to the hospital. , the former professional was hit by a car during training near his place of residence. In the subsequent fall, according to the report, Ullrich suffered a broken collarbone, and he is said to have suffered bruises and skin abrasions. He was taken away near his place of residence before the accident.

Actually, Ullrich was supposed to appear as a guest on the program “Velo Club” after the broadcasts of the stages of this year’s Giro d’Italia started on Friday. But the appearances in the live show must now be canceled because of the accident, as the station also announced. However, he wants to make up for his visit to the studio as soon as possible. According to information from the sports broadcaster, Ullrich was still in the hospital on Friday evening.

The accident is particularly inconvenient for Ullrich because he had planned a large cycling festival in Bad Dürrheim in the Black Forest for the coming week. Many former cycling stars and companions of the Olympic champion are expected at the two-day event.

Among others Lance Armstrong (53), Bradley Wiggins (45), Udo Bölts (58) and Andreas Klöden (49). It is currently still unclear whether Ullrich can visit the festival itself due to his injury.

Jan Ullrich is one of the greatest German cyclists of all time. In 1997 he was the only German to win the Tour de France. He also won the gold medal in individual time trial at the Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000 and became world champion a total of twice.