Debora Silvestri has been taken to hospital following a serious crash on the descent of the Cipressa during Milan-Sanremo Donne on March 21st.
The Italian, who rides for Laboral Kutxa, went headfirst over a roadside barrier and fell several metres onto a lower section of road in an incident that brought down multiple riders.
How the crash unfolded on the Cipressa descent
Kasia Niewiadoma was the first rider to go down after hitting the armco barrier on the roadside. As the situation escalated behind, Silvestri was among those who crashed heavily, ending up over the barrier and down onto a lower section of road.
Margaux Vigie also fell to the same lower section where Silvestri landed, but was able to get back up, remount and finish the race.
Kim le Court was also caught up in the incident and, in the immediate aftermath, stayed with Niewiadoma and looked after her until medical teams arrived.
Team update: “stable” as further tests follow
In an update posted at around 4pm GMT, Laboral Kutxa said Silvestri is currently stable after being treated by race doctors and emergency services.
She will remain in hospital for the next few hours under medical supervision, with further tests planned to establish the full extent of her injuries.
Race context: Kopecky takes Milan-Sanremo Donne
The incident came at a pivotal point in the race, on the descent of the Cipressa, with the peloton stretched and riders fighting for position ahead of the final run-in. After the race regrouped and the finish approached, it was Lotte Kopecky who delivered the winning move when it mattered most.
The Belgian powered to victory in the sprint, edging Noemi Rüegg on the line to take the biggest prize of the day. In the immediate aftermath, Kopecky addressed the crash, saying she hoped everyone involved was OK.
For Kopecky, the win adds another major one-day success to an already imposing palmarès and underlines the kind of finishing punch she carries when a Classic comes down to a reduced, tense finale.
What happens next
For Silvestri, the immediate focus is on medical assessment rather than any racing timeline. The next key update will be what the hospital checks confirm or rule out, and whether she needs further treatment beyond observation.
