Tony Martin, the Time Trial World Champion, has been involved with a collision with a car during a training ride in Switzerland, fracturing his cheekbone. The 26-year-old reportedly lost consciousness after the impact and was taken to a local hospital in Munsterlingen where it is suspected that surgery will be required. An official statement from Omega Pharma-Quick Step stated: ‘Tony was transported by ambulance to the University Hospital in Zurich this morning. His clinical condition is stable. In agreement with the team medical staff, today Tony Martin will undergo further specific examinations that will define the treatment he will need at that point… Tony’s clinical condition is being constantly monitored by the hospital staff and the team’s medical staff. Tony’s family is with him. Further updates will be released soon.’
Having beaten Britain’s Bradley Wiggins into second place at the Time Trial World Championships last September Martin was (possibly still is?) favourite for Gold at the London Games.
