Cycling: Maximilian Schachmann broke his collarbone when he fell on the Lombardy Tour. This means that the German champion is out of the Tour de France.
Chessman crashes into a car
Yesterday was another black day in cycling. Many drivers fell in the races taking place. It caught the Lombardy tour to Maximilian Schachman. A few kilometers from the destination, a black car crossed the road. The German champion could no longer avoid and collided with the car. Completely perplexed, he stared at the driver who got out and then crossed the finish line in seventh place. Then the shock: After more detailed examinations, Bora - hansgrohe reports that Maximilian Schachmann has broken his collarbone. As a result, the 26-year-old will not be able to compete in the Tour de France and will be out for several weeks.
It also caught Buchmann and Mühlberger
Although Lennard Kamna sensational the fourth stage at the Critérium du Dauphiné won, yesterday was a black day for Bora – hansgrohe. Next to Maximilian schachmann have each other too Emanuel Buchmann and Gregor Mühlberger injured. The German and the Austrian fell in a descent at the Critérium du Dauphiné. Both had to give up the race. In the evening Bora - hansgrohe reported that at least they didn't break any bones. With Emanuel Buchmann, the doctors only diagnosed skin abrasions and a large bruise. Gregor Mühlberger suffered a wrist injury. Both should be operational for the Tour de France.
#IlLombardia 🇮🇹 / Maintenant une voiture sur le circuit… depuis la reprise c'est n'importe quoi… pic.twitter.com/xYPHf22bqE
— Renaud Breban (@RenaudB31) August 15, 2020
MEDICAL UPDATE
- @EmuBuchmann has sustained a large hematoma, yet managed to escape fractures
- @MaxSchachmann has fractured his collarbone
- @muehlberger_94 has likely escaped a broken wrist, but will undergo a CT scan as confirmationWishing Emu, Max & Gregor all the best. pic.twitter.com/5PprlBPE3v
- BORA - hansgrohe (@BORAhansgrohe) August 15, 2020