Coach hopes Florian Lipowitz recovers in time for world championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
German national team coach Jens Zemke remains optimistic that cyclist Florian Lipowitz will be ready to compete at the world championships in Canada from September 20-27. Lipowitz is recovering from a collarbone fracture sustained during a crash at the Tour de France. Following surgery, he has begun rehabilitation. Zemke expressed belief that if recovery goes well, Lipowitz could be racing again within six weeks. The rider showed interest in participating in this year's world event after missing last year's competition.
- •Florian Lipowitz suffered a collarbone fracture during a Tour de France time trial.
- •He underwent surgery and is currently in rehabilitation.
- •Coach Zemke is hopeful for Lipowitz's participation in the world championships.
- •The event is scheduled to take place in Canada from September 20-27.
- •Lipowitz was third at last year's Tour de France before his injury.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — German coach hopes that injured Lipowitz will compete at worlds
"German national team coach Jens Zemke has not given up hope that star rider Florian Lipowitz can recover in time from a collarbone fracture in time to compete at the world championships in Canada at the end of September. Lipowitz suffered the injury when he crashed during Tuesday's time trial at the Tour de France.
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