Race leader Tadej Pogacar has abandoned the Vuelta a Espana after crashing during stage eight, and requires surgery on a broken collarbone sustained in the incident, according to the BBC.
Key facts
- Tadej Pogacar crashed during stage eight of the Vuelta a Espana.
- He was the race leader at the time of the crash.
- Pogacar sustained multiple injuries, including a broken collarbone.
- He requires surgery and has abandoned the three-week race.
Tadej Pogacar has pulled out of the Vuelta a Espana after crashing during stage eight of the three-week race, according to the BBC.
Pogacar was the race leader when the incident occurred, meaning his exit removes the frontrunner from the general classification.
The BBC later reported that Pogacar sustained multiple injuries in the crash, including a broken collarbone.
As a result of those injuries, he needs surgery on the broken collarbone.
The BBC has not reported further details on the crash or on Pogacar’s expected recovery timeline.
Why it matters
Pogacar's departure as race leader removes the frontrunner from the general classification of a major three-week race.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Tadej Pogacar leave the Vuelta a Espana?
He abandoned the race after crashing during stage eight and sustaining multiple injuries, including a broken collarbone, according to the BBC.
What injuries did Pogacar sustain?
The BBC reported he suffered multiple injuries, including a broken collarbone, and requires surgery.
Was Pogacar leading the Vuelta when he crashed?
Yes. The BBC reported that Pogacar was the race leader at the time of the crash.