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Wout van Aert underwent successful surgery for a fractured collarbone, sternum, and ribs following a high-speed crash during the Dwars door Vlaanderen race, with his team confirming the operation's success.
Matteo Jorgenson responds to criticism after winning the Dwars door Vlaanderen race, where his teammate Wout van Aert suffered multiple fractures in a mass crash. Jorgenson defended his decision to continue racing and went on to compete at the front of the race, despite the incident.
Following the Dwars door Vlaanderen crash, several riders, including Wout Van Aert, underwent surgery for their injuries, with some forced to quit the race and others waking up in pain. The incident has had a significant impact on the cycling world, particularly with regard to the upcoming Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, and the sport as a whole.
Matteo Jorgensen wins Dwars door Vlaanderen after a strong team race with Tiesj Benoot, marking his second victory of the season for Team Visma | Lease a Bike, while teammate Wout van Aert suffered a serious crash, breaking his collarbone and several ribs, and will miss upcoming races. Jorgensen expressed mixed emotions, stating his concern for Van Aert's recovery, while Benoot also expressed happiness for Jorgensen's win but sadness for Van Aert's condition.
Matteo Jorgenson of Visma-Lease a Bike won the Dwars door Vlaanderen after attacking the late breakaway, securing a bright spot on a dark day for the team following Wout van Aert's crash. Jonas Abrahamsen took second place for Uno-X Mobility, while Stefan Küng finished third. Jorgenson's victory marked the first American winner of Dwars door Vlaanderen, and he expressed concern for his teammate's well-being after learning about Van Aert's hospitalization. The race saw a dramatic day with a crash involving Van Aert, Biniam Girmay, and Jasper Stuyven, and Lidl-Trek's efforts to dominate the race ultimately resulted in a seventh-place finish.
Julian Alaphilippe added two hours of training onto his already four-hour ride at Dwars door Vlaanderen in a bid to find form for the Tour of Flanders. Despite placing 29th, Alaphilippe attempted to open the race on berg Ten Houte but found his gears jammed and had to drift back. He spent the rest of the day pulling a chasing bunch in aid of Davide Ballerini, who ended up seventh. Alaphilippe said it did him good to "make some hard efforts" and seemed excited rather than fazed by the prospect of a 273km Tour of Flanders on Sunday.