ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Scary crash in stage 9 takes out Tour de France contender Richie Porte

Richie Porte was one of the favorites to win the Tour de France.

null

The man Chris Froome called the favorite to win the Tour de France has been knocked out of the race in an ugly crash during a descent in stage nine.

The wet conditions led to a number of crashes, but the most notable occurred during a descent on a narrow and winding road where Australian Richie Porte (in the BMC red jersey) momentarily went off the road and then took out Ireland's Dan Martin (in the blue Quick-Step Floors jersey) after he tried to recover.

Porte, who entered the stage fifth in the standings, was one of the prerace favorites along with Great Britain's Chris Froome and Romain Bardet of France.

ADVERTISEMENT

The BMC rider was clearly in a lot of pain and unable to continue.

Medical staff placed Porte in a neck brace before taking him to a local hospital.

Martin was able to continue, but lost more than a minute on Froome, the race leader, falling from fourth to sixth place after nine stages.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

Here's everything to know about being a virgin on your wedding night

Here's everything to know about being a virgin on your wedding night

7 do's and don’ts of the Holy month of Ramadan

7 do's and don’ts of the Holy month of Ramadan

Top 5 sweetest celebrity mother-child relationships that stand out for us

Top 5 sweetest celebrity mother-child relationships that stand out for us

International Women's Day: 5 Nigerian female celebrities championing women’s rights

International Women's Day: 5 Nigerian female celebrities championing women’s rights

Top 5 female directors in Nollywood

Top 5 female directors in Nollywood

6 things that will break a Muslim's fast during Ramadan

6 things that will break a Muslim's fast during Ramadan

5 benefits of fasting during Ramadan

5 benefits of fasting during Ramadan

5 reasons Easter was more fun when we were children

5 reasons Easter was more fun when we were children

Dos and don’ts of supporting Muslims during Ramadan

Dos and don’ts of supporting Muslims during Ramadan

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT