'It will be a long recovery' - Mikel Landa released from hospital to begin healing from fractured vertebra sustained in Giro d'Italia crash
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Mikel Landa, a Spanish cyclist, has been released from the hospital after suffering a fractured vertebra due to a crash in the Giro d'Italia. The incident occurred on the descent during the race's first stage in Tirana, leading to his withdrawal from the event. He expressed gratitude for the support he has received and thanked the medical staff who assisted him. Landa is optimistic about his recovery as he begins the process at home after spending a night in ICU and being moved to a standard recovery room.
"I would like to thank everybody for the messages of support and the love that I have received... It will be a long recovery, but the support... will strengthen me on my journey."
"Following his accident on Friday's opening stage of the Giro d'Italia, Mikel Landa has been able to travel home, where he can begin his recovery... Mikel spent the night in an ICU ward, but after suffering no further complications, he was moved to a normal hospital room."
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