Yellow jersey wearer Torstein Træen out of Tour de France after crash

Norwegian cyclist Torstein Træen will not start the seventh stage of the Tour de France after a serious crash during the sixth stage. Træen, who achieved a historic milestone for his Uno-X team by wearing the yellow jersey for two consecutive days, fell heavily on the descent of the Col du Tourmalet.

Initially assessed for a concussion at the roadside, Træen continued the stage. However, further examinations on Thursday evening revealed the extent of his injuries: a concussion and several fractured ribs. These injuries have made it impossible for him to continue in the race.

Træen had captured the prestigious yellow jersey after being part of the breakaway group that reached the finish line on the fourth stage. He successfully defended the lead through the flat fifth stage. However, on the challenging Pyrenean stage, he was dropped early on the Col du Tourmalet, and the crash on the subsequent descent ultimately ended his Tour de France campaign.

"Torstein has given the team a historic moment, and what he and the team have achieved in recent days, we will always be proud of. But after further examinations, it was clear that he could not continue," said Uno-X team manager Thor Hushovd. This marked the first time the Norwegian cycling team had held the yellow jersey.

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Torstein has given the team a historic moment, and what he and the team have achieved in recent days, will we always be proud of. But after further examinations, it was clear that he could not continue