The Belgian Olympic champion, slowed down several times by falls and injuries in recent seasons, suffers from multiple fractures after an accident in his region of Flemish Brabant north of Brussels. “After an accident in training today (Tuesday December 3, Editor’s note), Remco Evenepoel was taken to the Erasme hospital in Anderlecht where it was discovered that he was suffering from fractures to a rib and shoulder blade. right and right hand,” detailed his team. The Flemish runner also suffers from bilateral pulmonary contusions and a dislocated collarbone. While training alone in the Gooik region, northwest of Brussels, the 24-year-old 2022 world champion was unable to avoid a Belgian post car, whose postwoman suddenly opened the door while the rider was going to overtake her, explained Patrick Lefevere, general manager of the Soudal Quick-Step team. Before this accident, his return to competition was in principle planned for the beginning of February.
