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Tadej Pogačar hospitalized after crash during Vuelta a España

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 9:18 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Tadej Pogačar hospitalized after crash during Vuelta a España

Summary

Tadej Pogačar posted a photo from the hospital after a significant crash at the Vuelta a España. The incident occurred during the eighth stage, resulting in a collarbone and cervical fracture. His ability to defend his world title in Montreal next month is now in jeopardy, as recovery from a collarbone injury typically requires about six weeks. This crash adds to the challenges of a season where Pogačar aims to capture the only Grand Tour missing from his accolades.

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By the Numbers

•Pogačar shared a post from the hospital on Instagram.
•He suffered a collarbone and cervical fracture in a crash.
•His season is likely over due to the injury.
•Pogačar's recovery time could affect his title defense in September.
•He seeks to win the Vuelta a España, a missing Grand Tour title.

Latest Updates

9:18 AMYahoo Sports — 'Stayin' alive:' Pogačar posts picture from hospital after heavy crash

What they're saying

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A day after his heavy crash at the Vuelta a España, cycling star Tadej Pogačar posted a picture from the hospital on Instagram. Despite the dramatic situation, Pogačar hasn't lost his sense of humour and the picture was accompanied by Bee Gees' hit "Satyin' Alive.
— Yahoo Sports

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