Tobias Johannessen collapses after Ventoux finish but is 'feeling well' back at team hotel

Johannssen was reportedly suffering from a bout of stomach pain and a shortness of breath on the Mont Ventoux run-in that caused him to collapse after the finish, according to Uno-X mobility general manager, Thor Hushovd. Johannessen finished the stage in 28th place, supported by his teammate Andreas Leknessund, +5:11 down on stage winner Valentin Paret-Peintre. After crossing the line, Johannessen was then quickly seen to by medical professionals, who then took him away via a stretcher. On the stretcher, Johannessen was smiling and giving a thumbs up to reporters, according to Daniel Friebe.  

Johannessen will now undergo liver and blood tests in the hospital at Avignon, and only then will a decision be made on whether or not Johannessen will be able to continue in the 2025 Tour de France. 

After 16 stages, the 25-year old Norwegian finds himself sitting in 8th place in the general classification, +17:01 down on the general classification leader, Tadej Pogačar. General manager, Hushovd, when asked about Uno-X Mobility's goals for the final position in Paris, was clear about the team's priority.

"First, I would like that Tobias gets well and is 100% healthy. That's the most important thing," he stated. "If he's number 6, 7, 8 or 10, in the end of the day it doesn't matter. It's about the rider and the athlete."

His team, Uno-X Mobility, confirmed via social media that Tobias is back at the hotel and feeling well, adding: “All tests have come back fine. We will use the night to let him rest and make a decision regarding tomorrow’s start in the morning.”