Tadej Pogačar injured in crash, season likely over
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Cyclist Tadej Pogačar suffered a collarbone and cervical fracture following a crash during the Vuelta a Espana's eighth stage. Initial attempts to continue riding proved unsuccessful due to severe pain, leading to his withdrawal. Medical assessments confirm he also has a concussion and multiple abrasions. The injury is expected to end Pogačar's season, jeopardizing his chance to defend his world title next month. Enric Mas now leads the overall standings at the Vuelta.
- •Pogačar crashed with 32 kilometers remaining in stage eight.
- •Medical team confirmed collarbone and cervical fractures, requiring surgery.
- •He was leading the Vuelta by 3:50 minutes before the incident.
- •Enric Mas took over as overall leader following the crash.
- •Bryan Coquard won the eighth stage in a sprint finish.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Pogačar eyes world championships after successful collarbone surgery
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Tour de France champion Pogacar has collarbone surgery after Vuelta crash
- 3:03 PMOutside — Only One Hand on the Bars at 60kph: New Details in Tadej Pogačar’s Devastating Vuelta Crash - Outside Magazine
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Pogačar suffers fractures in probable season-ending crash at Vuelta
"Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar underwent successful surgery on his left collarbone on Monday following a crash over the weekend, his UAE Team Emirates team said. Pogačar broke two bones on Saturday after losing control when a stone rolled across the road during the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España. Dr. Xavier Mir performed the operation at Dexus University Hospital in Barcelona.
"Cycling superstar Tadej Pogačar suffered a collarbone and cervical fracture after crashing on the Vuelta a Espana eighth stage on Saturday, forcing him to withdraw. The record-equalling five-times Tour de France champion had initially tried to get back on his bike after falling, possibly due to a stone on the road.
"Tadej Pogačar underwent successful surgery on his broken left collarbone after his heavy crash at the Vuelta a España, his team doctor Adrian Rotunno said on Monday. The operation went well, Rotunno said, adding that the Slovenian star would remain in hospital for a few days for postoperative monitoring.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 2:03 AMPogačar eyes world championships after successful collarbone surgery
Tadej Pogačar underwent successful surgery on his broken left collarbone after his heavy crash at the Vuelta a España, his team doctor Adrian Rotunno said on Monday. The operation went well, Rotunno said, adding that the Slovenian star would remain in hospital for a few days for postoperative monitoring.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 8:14 PMTour de France champion Pogacar has collarbone surgery after Vuelta crash
Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar underwent successful surgery on his left collarbone on Monday following a crash over the weekend, his UAE Team Emirates team said. Pogačar broke two bones on Saturday after losing control when a stone rolled across the road during the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España. Dr. Xavier Mir performed the operation at Dexus University Hospital in Barcelona.
- OutsideAug 30, 2026, 3:03 PMOnly One Hand on the Bars at 60kph: New Details in Tadej Pogačar’s Devastating Vuelta Crash - Outside Magazine
UAE reveals Pogačar was taking a drink when he went down at the Vuelta a España, as doctors delay collarbone surgery under concussion protocol.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 8:05 PMPogačar suffers fractures in probable season-ending crash at Vuelta
Cycling superstar Tadej Pogačar suffered a collarbone and cervical fracture after crashing on the Vuelta a Espana eighth stage on Saturday, forcing him to withdraw. The record-equalling five-times Tour de France champion had initially tried to get back on his bike after falling, possibly due to a stone on the road.
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