It is a great fear for Pauline Ferrand-Prévot.
The three-time mountain bike world champion fell violently this Friday during the short race in Nove Mesto in the Czech Republic, during the second round of the World Cup, on a track made slippery and muddy due to several days of rain.
She tried to continue the race by getting back on her bike, but eventually had to give up when she was in the leading group.
Immediately, the Rémoise was taken care of by the emergency services.
The images of the violent fall of Pauline Ferrand Prévôt.
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Evacuated to hospital, with an imposing neck brace around her neck, the Frenchwoman suffered from stomach pain and facial injuries.
She was kept under observation for a few hours and had various exams including a scanner to see if everything was okay.
Finally, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot comes out of it with a big contusion at the top of the left cheekbone with a nice bump, as well as a bruise on the belly caused by a bowel movement.
The Rémoise, far from being destabilized by this accident, is herself amused by it on social networks “Good bah, I'm misshapen.
I am in “bozo the clown” mode but I think all is well ”, keeping his humor despite his marked face and thus reassuring his relatives and supporters.
It remains to be seen if she will be able to participate in the cross-country race scheduled for this Sunday in Nove Mesto after this mishap.
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This year, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot has set a very specific goal: the Tokyo Olympics on which she is focused. She will take part in her event on Tuesday July 27 on the all-terrain course located in the Izu peninsula, 120 km from the Japanese capital.
