Kamilla Aasebo undergoes emergency brain surgery: "Very lucky to be alive"

Kamilla Aasebo has spoken out—two weeks after her severe crash at Paris-Roubaix. The 19-year-old rider from Uno-X Mobility was transported to the hospital with multiple fractures and a minor brain hemorrhage, requiring emergency surgery. She is now back home in Norway, where she can continue her recovery.

Midway through the race, Aasebo was involved in a major crash on one of the asphalt sectors. American star Chloe Dygert was also caught up in the fall, but the young Norwegian emerged as the worst affected. Aasebo was taken to the hospital immediately after the accident.

"My stay in France ended up lasting much longer than expected. Unfortunately, the brain hemorrhage worsened quite quickly, which required emergency surgery," she reflected on Instagram about a difficult period. "I also underwent surgery on fractures in my elbow and jaw, but fortunately, all operations went well."

No movement yet in right leg
After ten long days in Lille—I can only really remember five—I’m very happy to finally be back in Oslo at Ullevål Hospital. Right now, the focus is mainly on regaining movement in my right leg following the brain injury. I’m ready and eager to start my recovery."

Medical Update: Kamilla Aasebo (Uno-X Mobility)
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Aasebo—recognized as a major talent—counts her blessings. "The crash itself wasn’t particularly dramatic. I was just very unlucky with how things turned out. But when it became so serious, I was also very lucky with how well everything was handled."

"We want to thank all the staff at Roger Salengro Hospital and Ullevål Hospital in Oslo. And a special thanks to our team doctor, Rory Nolan, and to my parents who have supported me the whole time. One day I will make it to the Roubaix velodrome!"