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'It's just about reaching Paris' - Rib injury undermines Lennert van Eetvelt's Tour de France ambitions

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Lennert Van Eetvelt of Belgium and Team Lotto Intermarche crosses the finish line during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 9 a 155.5km stage from Malemort to Ussel / Stage shortened due to a red alert for a heatwave / #UCIWT / on July 12, 2026 in Ussel, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images).

Now riding his second edition at the Tour de France, the sport's biggest race has not been kind to Lennert Van Eetvelt.

The talented Lotto-Intermarché rider made his debut at the Tour last year but was forced to abandon after stage 14, a back injury not only ending his race but his season, as he struggled to recover. Now, in 2026 he has made it to the same point in the race, but is riding with a broken rib after a crash on stage 10, won by Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG).

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