Tour de France: Big-name star ruled out with lung problem

Australian Michael Matthews will miss this year's Tour de France with a lung problem, his Jayco-AlUla team has confirmed.

Jun 13, 2025 - 13:00
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Tour de France: Big-name star ruled out with lung problem

Australian Michael Matthews will miss this year’s Tour de France with a lung problem, his Jayco-AlUla team announced on Friday.

His team discovered a blood clot in his lung at a recent altitude training camp.

Matthews won the last of his four Tour stages in 2022, with this year’s edition starting on July 5.

‘Stable’

“Matthews’ health condition is stable,” Jayco-AlUla said.

“The Medical Team are now thoroughly investigating the extent of the issue and possible cause, to define a safe and optimal recovery process for the athlete.

“During this period of investigation, as a safeguarding measure, Matthews will refrain from competition to ensure there is no risk to his health and well-being, therefore ruling out his participation in the upcoming Tour de France.”

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