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Vine's Giro Ends: Elbow Fracture and Concussion Confirmed
11 May
Summary
- Jay Vine suffered a broken elbow and concussion in a crash.
- He will not require surgery for his injuries.
- Vine's teammates Adam Yates and Marc Soler also abandoned the race.
Australian cyclist Jay Vine's Giro d'Italia journey ended on May 11, 2026, following a serious crash during the second stage. The 30-year-old sustained a fractured elbow and concussion, relieving his team, UAE Team Emirates-XRG, that his injuries were not more severe. He will not require surgery.
The crash occurred with 22 kilometers remaining in the stage, reportedly due to a teammate's front wheel slipping. Vine fell into a roadside barrier, and other riders were also affected.
Team medical director Dr. Adrian Rotunno confirmed Vine's injuries, along with a pelvic fracture for Marc Soler and abrasions for Adam Yates. Yates initially continued but later showed delayed concussion symptoms and will not start stage three.
All three injured riders are under medical observation and are expected to travel home in the coming days for recovery. Vine's wife expressed relief that he escaped more serious harm, acknowledging the inherent risks in professional cycling.
