Tour exit after crashes for Sanchez and Guarnieri
DPA
· 05.07.2023
According to his team Astana Qazasqstan, Spaniard Luis Leon Sanchez suffered a fracture of his left collarbone and will return to Spain. The 39-year-old will undergo an operation there, his team announced.
Guarnieri also eliminated from the 2023 Tour de France
Italian Jacopo Guarnieri is also unable to continue the Tour according to his Lotto team. In addition to his collarbone fracture, the 35-year-old also suffered minor fractures to three ribs and skin abrasions. He is also due to undergo surgery this week. Guarnieri is the rider for the Australian Caleb Ewen, who finished second in the sprint stage in Nogaro on Tuesday.
Dutch European champion Fabio Jakobsen also fell in one of the three crashes at the end of the stage. The 27-year-old suffered skin abrasions, but was still able to roll to the finish.
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