World champion Frederick Van Lierde suffers an accident

The Belgian The Belgian Frederick Van Lierde, IRONMAN world champion in 2013, suffered an accident yesterday, crashing into the back of a vehicle., IRONMAN world champion in 2013, suffered an accident yesterday, crashing into the back of a vehicle.

The triathlete who is well has published on social networks:

"Today I ended up in the back window of a car.

I was “lucky”, it could have been much worse… Stitches all over my face but nothing else for now! @met_helmets thanks for saving my life ?

I'll keep you informed! ?"

Frederick has not yet given more information about what happened.

It will be his last season as a professional

This will be his last season as a professional and he has decided to finish it in style, with the IRONMAN Nice who has won 5 times, the Embrunman and to finish the Nice marathon.

“My last triathlon will take place in Belgium,… My last professional career will be a marathon. I've already raced thirty of them during my race, but always after I swam and rolled.

I want to see what I can do alone in 42.195 km. It will be on November 8, in Nice-Cannes ”

Now focusing on the 2020 season, Frederick has confirmed that he will be back on the starting line on June 14

Nice and Embrunman their goals

In addition, in the same publication the Belgian has confirmed his calendar for this season where he will visit our country, competing in the middle distance of Peñíscola in the month of April.

It also highlights his participation in the Embrunman in the month of August

You can check their calendar in this link