2023-09-22 15:02:18
Stefan Küng suffers from a concussion, a fractured malar bone and fractures to his hand, detailed the Swiss cycling federation the day after the fall of its rider in the time trial event of the championships of European road cycling, Wednesday in Emmen in the Netherlands.
“His general condition is good considering the circumstances. Surgery is not immediately necessary. Upon return to Switzerland, additional examinations will be carried out“, added Swiss cycling. The event was indeed marked by the violent fall of Stefan Küng. The Swiss, 29, hit a barrier and finished the race with a broken helmet, bloody face and jersey, 11th at 1:29 from the young 19-year-old Briton, Joshua Tarling, new European champion. Wout van Aert took the bronze medal behind another Swiss runner Stefan Bissegger.
His team, Groupama FDJ, then clarified that Stefan Küng’s season was over. “He remained under surveillance in hospital but will be able to return home today (Thursday). His season is unfortunately over“, we can read in the press release.
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