Chris Froome, the British cyclist and winner of the 2013 Tour de France, revealed on Friday that he has successfully overcome a parasitic disease that had afflicted him for over four years. In an interview with The Independent, Froome expressed his relief, stating, “Finally, I am free from the debilitating disease of bilharzia.”
At the age of 28, Froome had been battling bilharzia, a tropical parasitic disease typically transmitted through contaminated water, particularly in Africa. Despite dealing with the illness, he continued to achieve significant success in his cycling career. However, the joy of winning medals couldn’t compare to the relief he feels now that he has been cured.
Froome shared that he recently took a test upon returning from Kenya, and for the first time since his diagnosis in 2009, the result was negative. This marks a significant milestone for the cycling champion, bringing an end to years of grappling with the effects of the disease. Froome expressed his satisfaction, saying, “This is fantastic news for me. I won’t have to worry about that anymore. It should be over now.”
