Cycling legend Eddy Merckx undergoes hip surgery after a fall!

Cycling legend Eddy Merckx undergoes hip surgery after a fall!

Cycling is not only a passion, but often also risky! Cycling legend Eddy Merckx had to learn this the hard way on Monday: The 79-year-old Belgian fell during a training ride in Hombeek near Mechelen and fractured his femur. He was promptly operated on at the clinic in Herentals, where he was given a hip replacement. After this serious injury, Merckx must expect a long recovery period of several months, as can be seen from the reports krone.at emerges. But this is not Merckx’s first medical mishap this year; He had to undergo surgery for an intestinal obstruction back in March.

The surgical treatment was successful, confirm the doctors at the clinic, giving cause for hope for the champion, who is considered the most successful cyclist of all time with an incredible 525 victories, including the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia five times. Last but not least, this clinic in Herentals is currently one of the most sought after because it has another prominent patient: the double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel was treated there just a few days earlier after a training accident in which he was also seriously injured. He also had to undergo various operations, including fractures to his rib, right shoulder blade and right hand, reports said Daily Mirror.

Despite all the setbacks, Eddy Merckx not only remains a sporting idol, but also demonstrates remarkable resilience. His return to the bike is eagerly awaited as the cycling world continues to watch the recovery of the two legends.