Remco Evenepoel, the 24-year-old double Olympic champion, was hospitalized following a bike crash during training in Oetingen, Belgium. He collided with a postal vehicle, resulting in fractures to his rib, shoulder blade, and hand. Despite the severity of the accident, he remained conscious. His team, Soudal-Quick Step, and his father provided updates, affirming his condition while reflecting on the loss of his bike in the crash. Evenepoel had previously overcome a serious pelvis injury to achieve significant victories in cycling.