Cyclist Debora Silvestri Suffers Five Broken Ribs in Horrific Milan-San Remo Crash

Italian cyclist Debora Silvestri sustained five broken ribs after a terrifying fall during the Milan-San Remo women's race, with horrific scenes showing her falling from a dangerous height and remaining motionless before being hospitalized.

21 Mar, 15:50 — 22 Mar, 10:41

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Why this matters

The Milan-San Remo is one of cycling's five 'Monuments,' making it a prestigious and highly anticipated race. Crashes, especially severe ones like Silvestri's, highlight the inherent dangers of professional cycling and often lead to discussions about rider safety and course design.

Key entitiesDebora Silvestri Milan-San Remo Cipressa Tadej Pogacar Tom Pidcock

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BBCHigh19d ago

Silvestri broke five ribs in Milan-San Remo crash

Italian Debora Silvestri says she broke five ribs in a serious crash during the women's Milan-San Remo one-day classic.

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The GuardianMostly Factual19d ago

Debora Silvestri taken to hospital after horror crash at Milano-Sanremo classic

Italian tumbles over guardrail down Cipressa climb Tadej Pogacar pips Tom Pidcock to win men’s race The Italian cyclist Debora Silvestri was taken to a hospital after a horrific-looking crash during the Milano-Sanremo one-day classic on Saturday. Several cyclists were caught up in the incident, with Silvestri tumbling over a guardrail as riders tried to avoid the pileup. Silvestri’s team, Laboral Kutxa, said the 27-year-old was conscious as she was transported and that it would give an upda...

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The IndependentMostly Factual18d ago