British cyclist Chris Froome has announced his retirement from professional cycling at age 41, ending a career that included four Tour de France titles, two Vuelta a España victories, and one Giro d'Italia (the three most prestigious multi-week stage races in the sport). Froome, who was born in Kenya and rode for Team Sky — later rebranded as Team Ineos — confirmed the decision ahead of the 2025 Tour de France, which begins on July 4. His retirement follows a series of serious injuries, including a life-threatening training crash in France last year that left him with broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and a back fracture, as well as a broken collarbone sustained at the UAE Tour earlier this year.