German time trial world champion Tony Martin will not require corrective surgery after fracturing his cheekbone, shoulder blade and arm in a training incident on Wednesday and has now returned home from hospital.
Martin was returning to his home in Switzerland after a training ride when he was struck by a car. He lost consciousness as a result of the crash and was taken immediately to hospital. Originally, he was diagnosed with a fracture to his cheekbone, but further tests revealed the extent of his injuries.
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