Marianne Vos will miss the rest of 2023 season after iliac artery surgery
CyclingTuesday, 29 August 2023 at 08:30
Marianne Vos underwent surgery on her femoral artery this week. On Instagram, the Jumbo-Visma rider announces that she is starting a long rehabilitation and that her season is over.
"Last week I underwent surgery on my left iliac artery. After some days in the hospital I am currently back home to start a careful recovery and rehabilitation program of 10 weeks. Obviously this means the end of my 2023 season."
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"I have been struggling with pain and lack in power of my left leg for a long period of time. This season symptoms became worse and it wasn't easy that I couldn't overcome it."
"My biggest hope for now is to be able to return to competition without symptoms. I would love to continue riding and racing at the highest level and will surely do my utterly best to be back."
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