Sport is full of conspiracy theories – Chris Froome’s horrific cycling crash is just the latest example
- Written by Mathew Marques, Lecturer in Social Psychology, La Trobe University
The recent crash of four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome put his attempt for a record-equalling 5th title on hold. (The 2019 Tour de France starts on July 6.)
But the spectacular, career-limiting smash also fuelled conspiracy theories surrounding the events leading up to and following the incident.
Conspiracy theories in sport are...