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Tadej Pogacar Tour of Spain Crash
Slovenian cycling champion Tadej Pogacar abandoned the 2024 Tour of Spain on August 29 after a crash during stage 8 that resulted in a concussion, displaced left clavicle fracture, and C7 cervical spine fracture. His participation in the World Championships in Montreal appears unlikely.
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2026-08-30 to 2026-11-07 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
Tadej Pogacar abandons Tour of Spain after crash in stage 8
Tadej Pogacar, the Slovenian cyclist and leader of the 2024 Vuelta a España, abandoned the race on Saturday, August 29 during the eighth stage. Pogacar crashed at 32 km from the finish line in Xeraco, Valencia, after attempting to avoid a rock on the road while riding on the shoulder. He fell heavily on his left shoulder after losing control of his bicycle.
Pogacar posts hospital photo on social media after crash
On Sunday, August 30, Tadej Pogacar posted a photo from his hospital bed on Instagram, wearing a neck brace and bandages on his eye and hand. The post was accompanied by the Bee Gees song 'Stayin' Alive', suggesting he was maintaining morale during his recovery.
Pogacar suffers concussion and multiple fractures from crash
Medical examination following Tadej Pogacar's crash revealed a concussion, a displaced left clavicle fracture, a stable C7 cervical vertebra fracture, and multiple abrasions. No other serious injuries or neurological damage were reported. Surgery on the clavicle was scheduled to be delayed by at least 24 hours as a precaution due to the concussion protocol.
Bryan Coquard wins stage 8 of Tour of Spain
French cyclist Bryan Coquard won the eighth stage of the 2024 Vuelta a España in a sprint finish, the stage during which Tadej Pogacar crashed and abandoned the race.
Pogacar's participation in World Championships in doubt
Following his injuries, Tadej Pogacar's ability to defend his world cycling championship title at the World Championships in Montreal, Canada in late September appears unlikely. The extent of his recovery time was not specified by his UAE team, but his condition was stated to make participation improbable.
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Pogacar's crash derails Tour of Spain bid, World Championships at risk
Pogacar abandoned the Tour of Spain with a concussion and fractures; World Championships participation uncertain.