Andrey Amador's miraculous survival after collision during training
11 May 2024 10:17
Professional cyclists must train on public roads, which involves a high risk. Andrey Amador discovered this the hard way. The Costa Rican was very lucky to have survived.
It was meant to be a routine training session. Andrey Amador must fine-tune his performance on public roads like every professional cyclist. He primarily trains around Barcelona. This was the situation last Friday (May 10). However, this time, Costa Ricans were highly unlucky.
The news of Amador's serious accident has captivated the media worldwide. The attention is not surprising, given that a photo of the Costa Rican cyclist's bike was circulated online. The state of Andrey's equipment is harrowing.
It's a miracle he's alive
Catalunya Radio reported that Amador had an accident near his home. The 37-year-old was hit by a truck. That's all that is known, and the Catalan police are investigating the circumstances of the accident.
The Costa Rican's bike is wholly destroyed. Thus, it can be inferred that the collision was not minor. Additionally, Andrey was hospitalized with numerous injuries. Most importantly, though, he is alive, and his condition is stable.
Amador suffered multiple fractures. Unofficial reports suggest that one leg was severely affected, in which he fractured both the tibia and fibula and also sustained foot injuries.
The cyclist is currently hospitalized. It is confirmed that he has had one surgery. Cycling is off the table for him for a considerable time. So far, who was at fault in the incident has not been disclosed, nor has what happened to the truck driver.
Andrey Amador hails from Costa Rica. He has represented his country at the Olympic Games three times. For years, he has competed in prestigious cycling competitions worldwide. Recently, he was a member of the American team EF Education-Easy Post, but he wasn't part of its roster for the renowned Giro d'Italia series.
The 37-year-old's accolades include a bronze medal in the team time trial at the World Championships. He has tasted victory in stages at the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a Espana.
