Norwegian Torstein Træen withdraws from Tour after crash

Torstein Træen, the Norwegian rider who captured the Tour de France's yellow jersey in a stunning breakaway earlier this week, has been forced to abandon the race after suffering a concussion and multiple rib fractures in a crash on Thursday's Stage 6. The UnoX Mobility team confirmed the withdrawal following post-stage medical evaluations, ending a historic and brief tenure in the race lead.

The incident occurred on the high-speed descent of the Col du Tourmalet during the 186-kilometer mountain stage from Pau to Gavarnie-Gèdre. Træen, who had already been dropped by the main contenders on the climb, clipped the rear wheel of his teammate, Anders Halland Johannessen, on a corner and crashed heavily onto the road. After receiving a roadside concussion assessment and medical treatment, the 30-year-old was able to remount his bike and complete the stage, finishing nearly 30 minutes behind stage winner Tadej Pogačar.

However, subsequent examinations, including X-rays and analysis of data from his helmet sensor, revealed the full extent of his injuries: a concussion and multiple fractured ribs. The team stated that with these diagnoses, it was not safe for Træen to continue in the...