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Pogačar Out of Vuelta After Stage 8 Crash
29 Aug
Summary
- Tadej Pogačar abandoned the Vuelta a España following a severe crash.
- He suffered facial cuts and a shoulder injury during Stage 8.
- Medical attention was provided, but he could not continue racing.
Tadej Pogačar's participation in the 2026 Vuelta a España concluded prematurely on Saturday following a substantial crash during Stage 8. The incident occurred with about 32 kilometers left in the stage as Pogačar was riding within the main peloton.
He sustained visible injuries, including cuts on the left side of his face and damage to his left shoulder. Race medical personnel attended to him at the scene. Despite efforts to get back on his bike, he was declared unable to continue.
Following the withdrawal, Pogačar was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for comprehensive medical checks. The precise nature and severity of his injuries are still pending confirmation by medical staff.
