Urska Zigart suffers fractured jaw in Tour de Suisse crash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Urska Zigart experienced a severe crash while racing in the Tour de Suisse Femmes on June 18 in Locarno. The Slovenian cyclist lost control and crashed during the final kilometre of stage two, rolling several metres before coming to a stop. Other riders were involved as they attempted to avoid her. Zigart was taken to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with a fractured jaw but had no other injuries. Her team, AG Insurance-Soudal, is focused on her recovery. Zigart's partner, Tadej Pogacar, was competing in the men's Tour de Suisse at the same location when the accident occurred.
- •Zigart crashed at high speed over a speedbump
- •She was diagnosed with a fractured jaw after medical assessment
- •AG Insurance-Soudal is prioritizing her treatment
- •Tadej Pogacar was present at the event
- •Zigart was conscious and able to speak post-accident
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Zigart breaks jaw in high-speed Tour de Suisse crash
- 5:13 PMBBC Sport — Zigart breaks jaw in high-speed Tour de Suisse crash
"Slovenian rider Urska Zigart suffers a fractured jaw following a heavy crash in the final kilometre of stage two of the Tour de Suisse Femmes in Locarno on Thursday.
"Slovenian rider Urska Zigart suffers a fractured jaw following a heavy crash in the final kilometre of stage two of the Tour de Suisse Femmes in Locarno on Thursday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 5:13 PMZigart breaks jaw in high-speed Tour de Suisse crash
Slovenian rider Urska Zigart suffers a fractured jaw following a heavy crash in the final kilometre of stage two of the Tour de Suisse Femmes in Locarno on Thursday.
- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 5:13 PMZigart breaks jaw in high-speed Tour de Suisse crash
Slovenian rider Urska Zigart suffers a fractured jaw following a heavy crash in the final kilometre of stage two of the Tour de Suisse Femmes in Locarno on Thursday.
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