One of the big favorites of the Tour de France women, Demi Vollering was the victim of a heavy fall this Monday, July 28, 2025 in the final of the 3e Step between Gacilly and Angers, which occurred 3.7 km from the finish.
After staying long minute on the ground, the leader of the FDJ-Suez team had been able to end the stage painfully, escorted by her teammates Amber Kraak and Juliette Labous. Suffering “Left knee and buttocks”According to Stephen Delcourt, the manager of the born team and based in Vienne, as well as multiple bruises, the Dutchman also had a first examination for a suspected cerebral.
“Determined to start”
A decision was to be made this Tuesday, July 29, 2025 as to its participation in the 4e Step, between Saumur and Angers, or a possible abandonment. Through a press release, FDJ-Suez said his runner should continue the race. “Complementary medical examinations and the second concussion protocol spent this morning by half a vollering, with the team doctor, allow to exclude the risk of concussion. Supported by the team, Demi Vollering is determined to start the stage of the day. The FDJ-Suez team will remain particularly vigilant to the situation of half and its resumption of efforts (warm-up and race) ”, can be read.
It also remains to be seen what the physical and moral consequences of such a fall for half a vollering will be.
Pierre SAMIT
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