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Marlen Reusser and Kim Le Court-Pienaar both sustain serious injuries in a crash during the Tour of Flanders. Their teams confirm the riders suffered fractures in a dramatic incident just before the Koppenberg.
Reusser, competing for Movistar, has a fractured vertebra in her lower back. Initially thought to be severe bruising, further evaluation revealed the extent of her injury. She will remain hospitalized for an unspecified duration. The veteran Swiss rider recently made a notable return to racing, having recovered from injuries sustained at the UAE Tour.
Le Court-Pienaar, racing for AG Insurance-Soudal, has fractured her wrist and requires surgery. The fifth-place finisher at Flanders in 2025 and last year's winner of Liège-Bastogne-Liège is currently receiving treatment in a hospital in Herentals. Her operation is scheduled for the coming days.
Both riders were involved in multiple crashes that marred the race. Their injuries highlight the risks inherent in competitive cycling, especially during high-stakes events like the Tour of Flanders. The cycling community will be watching closely as both athletes recover and look to return to competition.
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