Dutch Sprinter Arvid de Kleijn Brutally Assaulted by Teenagers During Training Ride
In a shocking incident, Dutch professional sprinter Arvid de Kleijn was targeted in a violent attack by a group of teenagers while out on a training ride. The assault left the athlete unconscious and resulted in significant facial injuries.
Recounting the harrowing encounter, de Kleijn described a scene of sudden and overwhelming violence. “They hit me, I lost consciousness and I had a broken nose,” the cyclist revealed, detailing the severity of the assault by adolescents.
The professional cyclist was beaten by the group of youths during his session, an event that left him unconscious and with a broken nose. In a stark reflection of the attack’s impact, de Kleijn stated, “They broke my nose!”
The incident serves as a distressing reminder of the risks athletes face during solo training. De Kleijn has since opened up about the experience, sharing the physical and emotional toll of the violent confrontation.
