Tadej Pogacar abandons Vuelta a Espana after stage eight crash
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Tadej Pogacar has abandoned the Vuelta a Espana following a crash during stage eight on August 29. The six-time grand tour champion was leading the race and had built a substantial lead before crashing 33 kilometers from the finish, suffering serious injuries to his shoulder and face. Pogacar attempted to resume racing after receiving medical attention but ultimately could not continue and was taken to the hospital. This marks his first abandonment in a grand tour after ten attempts, shaking up the race standings considerably.
- •Pogacar crashed with about 33km remaining in stage eight.
- •He suffered injuries, including blood on his face and a shoulder injury.
- •Mas leads the race, followed by Primoz Roglic and Felix Gall.
- •UAE Team Emirates-XRG may now target stage wins instead of general classification.
- •This is Pogacar's first grand tour withdrawal in his career.
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Tadej Pogacar abandons Vuelta a Espana after nasty crash on stage eight
- 3:32 PMThe Guardian Sport — Tadej Pogacar pulls out of Vuelta a España after heavy fall on stage eight
- 3:30 PMBBC Sport — Leader Pogacar abandons Vuelta after crash
"Race leader abandons after huge crash on Saturday Pogacar taken away in ambulance with shoulder injury Tadej Pogacar, the Velta a Espana leader, abandoned the race on Saturday after a crash during stage eight left him with blood on his face and an injured shoulder. Pogacar, six times a grand tour champion, tried to get back on his bike after receiving medical attention, but was unable to resume the ride and walked to an ambulance. Continue reading...
"Tadej Pogacar was riding the Vuelta for the first time since 2019 and was the heavy favourite to clinch a seventh grand tour crown
"Race leader Tadej Pogacar pulls out of the Vuelta a Espana after crashing during stage eight of the three-week race.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 3:34 PMTadej Pogacar abandons Vuelta a Espana after nasty crash on stage eight
Tadej Pogacar was riding the Vuelta for the first time since 2019 and was the heavy favourite to clinch a seventh grand tour crown
- The Guardian SportAug 29, 2026, 3:32 PMTadej Pogacar pulls out of Vuelta a España after heavy fall on stage eight
Race leader abandons after huge crash on Saturday Pogacar taken away in ambulance with shoulder injury Tadej Pogacar, the Velta a Espana leader, abandoned the race on Saturday after a crash during stage eight left him with blood on his face and an injured shoulder. Pogacar, six times a grand tour champion, tried to get back on his bike after receiving medical attention, but was unable to resume the ride and walked to an ambulance. Continue reading...
- BBC SportAug 29, 2026, 3:30 PMLeader Pogacar abandons Vuelta after crash
Race leader Tadej Pogacar pulls out of the Vuelta a Espana after crashing during stage eight of the three-week race.
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