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Zimmermann crashes in Tour de France ninth stage

Zimmermann crashes in Tour de France ninth stage

NBC Sports8 hours ago
German cyclist Georg Zimmermann, teammate of Eritrean rider Biniam Girmay, took a nasty fall during the ninth stage of the 2025 Tour de France. He was treated by the medical staff for head trauma and rejoined the race.
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