Elisa Longo Borghini released from hospital following 'significant concussion' in crash at Tour of Flanders
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Updated 07/04/2025 at 21:30 GMT+1
After spending Sunday night at Ghent University Hospital following a crash at the Tourn of Flanders which left her with a "significant concussion", Elisa Longo Borghini was released on Monday afternoon. There will be no quick return to the saddle for the Italian, as doctors have said she needs seven days of complete rest before she can be considered for a return to training.
Highlights: Kopecky claims record third Tour of Flanders crown
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Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE ADQ) has been released from hospital after suffering a concussion at the Tour of Flanders.
The Italian saw her hopes of defending her title dashed when she came down early on in Sunday’s race.
After initially getting back on her bike, Longo Borghini abandoned the race a short while later.
She underwent a CT scan and was subsequently transferred to Ghent University Hospital, where she remained overnight.
After further assessment, she was released on Monday afternoon - but has been prescribed a week of complete rest - which rules her out of Paris-Roubaix on Saturday.
In a statement on their website, UAE ADQ said: "Positive news from the Ghent University Hospital, where Elisa Longo Borghini had been admitted and kept under observation since last night following the heavy crash she suffered during the Ronde van Vlaanderen.
"Elisa Longo Borghini was discharged from the hospital this afternoon.
"Her condition is stable, although the concussion she sustained will now require several days of rest and in a few days she will be able to return home, in Italy.
"Doctors have prescribed a week of complete rest. After seven days, she will be able to gradually resume training. Her progress will be closely monitored allowing for clearer assessments regarding her recovery timeline and return to racing.
"For now, we can only wish Elisa a peaceful recovery and thank everyone for the support and affection shown to our champion."
Longo Borghini (UAE ADQ) had suffered a "significant concussion" during the crash, which meant she was unable to defend her title.
The 33-year-old Italian had hopes of becoming the first woman to claim an unprecedented three De Ronde victories, but was caught up in a early collision in the peloton.
She was helped back onto the bike and did manage to continue for a time, but was ultimately withdrawn from the competition by her own team.
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'Boom boom, Belgium!' – Kopecky wins Tour of Flanders for third time
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Belgian rider Lotte Kopecky went on to win the race on home soil for SD Worx–Protime, claiming a historic third Flanders victory following success in 2022 and 2023.
The world champion came out on top in a sprint finish, also involving Pauline Ferrand-Prevot (Visma-Lease a Bike), Liane Lippert (Movistar), and Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto).
Kopecky was cheered on by an elated home crowd, before later revealing she was "really confident" once the competition was whittled down to four.
Next up in the Women’s World Tour is Paris-Roubaix, where Kopecky will try to defend her title.
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