Cork's Eddie Dunbar forced to abandon debut Tour de France following crash
Dunbar, who produced a superb ride to finish fourth behind compatriot Ben Healy on Thursday, was involved in a crash towards the end of Friday's stage.
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Although he was able to remount his bike and finish the stage, his Jayco Alula team confirmed today that he suffered a wrist injury which rules him out of the remainder of the race.
Timpiste ar an Tour do Ben Healy agus Eddie Dunbar 😬
Both Irish riders in an accident on stage 7, back up and riding again buíochas le Dia 🙏
Beo / Live anois ar @TG4TV 📺@RSAIreland @Irisproductions #TDF2025 pic.twitter.com/U94iTfQOQq — Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) July 11, 2025
'Eddie Dunbar has abandoned the Tour de France and will not start stage 8,' a team medical update read.
'Following a crash in the final kilometres of yesterday's stage, Dunbar has been suffering with pain in his wrist and a decision was taken to stop, for his safety.
'We're going to miss you Eddie, get well soon!'
Dunbar's withdrawal leaves Healy — who was also involved in that same crash on Friday — as Ireland's sole remaining representative in the race.
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