29-year-old Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert sustained a severe knee injury, ruling him out of the Vuelta a Espana & causing uncertainty about his participation in the upcoming world championships.

Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert, 29, sustained a severe knee injury but no fractures during a crash in the 16th stage of the Vuelta a Espana, leading to his withdrawal from the race. A three-time stage winner, van Aert was leading in both the mountain and points classifications at the time. His participation in the upcoming world championships in Zurich on September 22 is uncertain as he returns to Belgium for recovery.

September 04, 2024
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