Tour de France 2022: Fabio Jakobsen fights through pain to continue race after horrific crash
French woman fined for causing pile-up
Fabio Jakobsen has vowed to continue racing in the Tour de France despite suffering a horrific crash on the second stage. The Dutch sprinter was involved in a high-speed pile-up caused by a spectator holding a banner in the middle of the road. Jakobsen was taken to hospital with serious facial injuries, but he has since been released and is determined to finish the race.
Spectator fined after causing crash
The woman who caused the crash has been fined €1,200. She was holding a large banner that read "Allez Opi-Omi" (Go Grandpa-Grandma) when she stepped onto the road, forcing the riders to swerve to avoid her. The incident happened just 45km into the stage, and it caused a huge pile-up involving several riders. Jakobsen was one of the worst affected, and he had to be airlifted to hospital.
Jakobsen vows to continue racing
Despite his injuries, Jakobsen is determined to continue racing in the Tour de France. He said: "I'm not going to give up. I'm going to keep fighting. I want to finish this race." Jakobsen's team, Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, has said that they will support him in his decision to continue racing.
Conclusion
Fabio Jakobsen's determination to continue racing in the Tour de France despite his horrific crash is an inspiration to us all. It shows that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. We wish Jakobsen all the best in his recovery and in the rest of the race.
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