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Florian Lipowitz returns home after surgery from Tour de France crash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:18 AM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Florian Lipowitz returns home after surgery from Tour de France crash
Summary

Florian Lipowitz has returned home after undergoing surgery for a collarbone fracture sustained in a crash during the 2026 Tour de France. The German rider, competing for Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, was forced to withdraw following his accident during the time trial on July 23. At the time of his crash, Lipowitz was in fifth place in the overall standings and aimed for a podium finish after his third-place finish in last year's Tour. Team manager Ralph Denk anticipates that Lipowitz may return for autumn classics, though he will miss the upcoming Spanish Vuelta and the world championships in Montreal.

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By the Numbers
  • •Lipowitz crashed during a time trial on July 23.
  • •He underwent surgery for a collarbone fracture.
  • •The team expects him to return before the end of the season.
  • •He was fifth in the overall standings at the time of the accident.
  • •Lipowitz will miss the Spanish Vuelta starting August 22.
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  • 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — German's Lipowitz back at home after Tour de France crash surgery
What they're saying
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Florian Lipowitz has returned home after undergoing surgery on a collarbone fracture the German rider sustained in a crash at the Tour de France, team manager Ralph Denk has said. "he is at home again.

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