Cycling-Zigart suffers fractured jaw in Tour de Suisse crash

Slovenian cyclist Urska Zigart suffered a fractured jaw after a crash in the final kilometre of the Tour de Suisse Femmes stage two, but fortunately, no other injuries were detected.

Slovenian cyclist Urska Zigart ​suffered a fractured ​jaw following a ‌crash in ​the final kilometre of stage two of the Tour de Suisse ‌Femmes in Locarno on Thursday, her team AG Insurance-Soudal said. The 29-year-old lost control at speed on a road ‌hump and crashed heavily, sliding several metres along the ‌tarmac and remaining motionless for a period after the fall.

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

Zigart was conscious following the incident, Slovenian media reported, as she spoke to ⁠compatriot and four-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar, who ⁠is ⁠competing in the men's race and leads the general classification after two stages.