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Michael Matthews puts career on pause after signs of a pulmonary embolism

Michael Matthews.

Michael Matthews has been forced to put his career on hold after showing signs of a pulmonary embolism, Jayco AlUla announced on Friday, ruling him out of this summer's Tour de France which begins on 5 July.

A short update from the 34-year-old’s team explained that he would be taking time off the bike while the extent of the medical condition is explored.

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