Photo: Andy Jones
Olympic champion Dani King has suffered five broken ribs and a collapsed lung after a crash on a training ride on Thursday (Nov 6) caused by a hidden pothole.
The 23-year-old Wiggle Honda rider tweeted that she is recovering from her injuries in a South Wales hospital.
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Dani King leaves hospital after 11-day stay
King suffered five broken ribs and a collapsed lung in a training ride.
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Dani King feared the worst after training ride crash, says father
World and Olympic track champion Dani King remains in a South Wales hospital after crashing on a training ride, suffering a collapsed lung and broken ribs.
