Cyclist breaks jaw in horror crash at Tour de Suisse Femmes

Slovenian cyclist Urska Žigart suffered a fractured jaw after a serious crash during the Tour de Suisse Femmes on Friday. The 29-year-old lost control of her bike at high speed when she hit a speed bump near the end of the stage in Locarno. She fell heavily, sliding several meters on the tarmac, and several other riders subsequently crashed trying to avoid her.

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After undergoing several medical assessments, Urska has been diagnosed with a fractured jaw. Fortunately, no other injuries were detected during the examinations.

Žigart's team confirmed she was taken to hospital for assessments. "After undergoing several medical assessments, Urska has been diagnosed with a fractured jaw. Fortunately, no other injuries were detected during the examinations," the team stated. "The team's medical staff are currently evaluating the next steps required to ensure Urska receives the best possible treatment and recovery process. At this stage, our primary focus is on her health and wellbeing."

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The team's medical staff are currently evaluating the next steps required to ensure Urska receives the best possible treatment and recovery process. At this stage, our primary focus is on her health and wellbeing.

Žigart's partner, four-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar, was preparing to start the men's Tour de Suisse stage at the same location. Pogačar's team manager, Mauro Gianetti, said the news was difficult for the cyclist. "Unfortunately, just before the start, he read the bad news," Gianetti said. "I went to see Urska before the start, so I reassured him that, fortunately, it's nothing serious, even though it was a big crash, because it was at high speed of more than 50 kilometers per hour. "We can reassure him, but you can imagine that it's not easy for him. He didn't seem to be in any mood to race."

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Unfortunately, just before the start, he read the bad news.