This archive report was first published on 7 August 2020.
August 7, 2020 - In a positive update, Dutch cyclist Fabio Jakobsen, who was involved in a crash during the Tour of Poland's first stage, has regained consciousness and is in good condition, according to tour organizers.
On August 5, 2020, Jakobsen, who rides for the Deceuninck-Quick Step team, was trying to jostle into position with competitor Dylan Groenewegen in the final metres of the race, but the pair collided and Jakobsen crashed into the barriers, hitting a race official.
He was taken to hospital and underwent facial surgery.
"We have good news from the hospital in Sosnowiec! @FabioJakobsen is awake now from the coma. Condition is 'good'," tour organisers said on Twitter.
Earlier, the UCI had issued a statement strongly condemning the "dangerous behaviour" of Groenewegen, accusing him of causing the crash and disqualifying him from the race.
On Friday, Groenewegen apologised for the crash.
