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Race leader Tadej Pogacar pulls out of Spanish Vuelta after crashing during Stage 8
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· August 29, 2026
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Key points He had been leading the race, but a collision occurred with about 20 miles to go. Tadej Pogacar, a five-time champion, was forced to withdraw due to a crash.
A prominent cyclist's bid to win a major race has ended. Tadej Pogacar, a five-time champion, was forced to withdraw due to a crash. He had been leading the race, but a collision occurred with about 20 miles to go.
The incident happened during the eighth stage, and Pogacar attempted to continue but was unable to do so. He walked to an ambulance, and his withdrawal from the race was confirmed. Details of the crash and its aftermath are available, including the extent of Pogacar's injuries, which were visible on television footage.
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Category: safety Published: August 29, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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