Tadej Pogacar recovering from serious injuries after Vuelta a Espana crash
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 3:26 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Tadej Pogacar, the five-time Tour de France champion, is focusing on recovery after suffering three fractured vertebrae during a crash at the Vuelta a Espana in August. The 28-year-old underwent surgery for a broken collarbone and has been dealing with significant concussion symptoms. Pogacar stated that he is 'just happy to be alive' following the ordeal. His team, UAE Team Emirates-XRG, has confirmed that he will not race again until 2027, allowing time for full recovery. Despite the challenges, Pogacar has begun rehabilitation and has expressed a cautious optimism toward his return to competitive cycling.
- •Pogacar suffered three fractured vertebrae during the Vuelta a Espana.
- •He underwent surgery for a broken collarbone and managed severe concussion symptoms.
- •Pogacar will not race again until 2027 for a full recovery.
- •His initial goal was to compete for the Vuelta title, but injuries forced his withdrawal.
- •Rehabilitation has improved his condition, allowing him to train again cautiously.
- 3:26 PMBBC Sport — Pogacar 'happy to be alive' after 'scary' crash
"Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar says he is "just happy to be alive", two months after suffering three fractured vertebrae in a crash.
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