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Pogacar Out for Season After Vuelta Neck Fracture
WHY IT MATTERS
Pogacar’s withdrawal removes a top contender from the season, altering the competitive landscape for teams and riders alike.
What happened
Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar will not race again this season after sustaining injuries, including a fracture in his neck, during the Vuelta a España. The crash forced him to withdraw from all remaining races, ending his campaign for the year.
Pogacar’s absence leaves a gap in the peloton, removing one of the season’s most dominant riders from the competition.
The injury has been confirmed by team officials and will likely impact the strategic plans of his squad for the rest of the calendar.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Pogacar to miss rest of season after Vuelta crash
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