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."
"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."