📸 Flemish fans rally to support Wout van Aert in the Tour of Flanders after his horrific crash
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Follow us on GoogleWout van Aert won't be competing in this Sunday's Tour of Flanders, following a heavy fall in Dwars door Vlaanderen last Wednesday. The diagnosis was harsh: a broken sternum and collarbone, along with several fractured ribs, marking the end of the spring season for the Visma | Lease a Bike team member.
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To show their encouragement, numerous fans brought banners to the race, offering a heartfelt tribute to Van Aert.
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