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World · Europe · published 2026-08-30 · via France 24

Pogacar's Vuelta ends in crash, multiple fractures threaten season

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Tadej Pogacar, the overall leader of the Vuelta a España, withdrew from the race on Saturday following a serious crash during Stage 8. The Slovenian cyclist sustained multiple fractures, potentially ending his season prematurely. His participation in the World Championships in late September is now in doubt.

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Pogacar was leading the overall standings at the Vuelta when he crashed heavily during Stage 8 on Saturday. The Slovenian sustained multiple fractures, forcing his immediate withdrawal from the race. His season may now end prematurely, with the World Championships in late September looking

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