Belgium's Jasper Philipsen wearing the best sprinter's green jersey celebrates on the podium after the second stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 209.1 kilometers (129.9 miles) with start in Lauwin-Planque and finish in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, Sunday, July 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Philipsen has successful surgery after breaking collarbone in Tour de France crash

PARIS (AP) — Belgian cyclist Jasper Philipsen had successful surgery after breaking a collarbone during the crash-marred third stage of the Tour de France.

Philipsen was knocked over by Frenchman Bryan Coquard and landed heavily on his right side. The Stage 1 winner abandoned and was taken to hospital.

“He underwent a successful surgery last night at AZ Herentals (hospital) to repair his collarbone and AC (shoulder) joint,” Philipsen’s Alpecin-Deceuninck team posted on X on Tuesday. “Now the road to recovery begins, and we’ll be behind him all the way.”

Philipsen has won 10 career stages on the Tour and was a contender for the best sprinter’s green jersey.

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