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Pogacar suffers fractures to left clavicle and cervical vertebra

RTP Notícias29 August 2026 at 21:53

Cyclist Tadej Pogacar suffered on Saturday fractures to his left clavicle and a cervical vertebra after the crash that dictated his withdrawal from the 81st Tour of Spain cycling race. The information was confirmed by the UAE Emirates team. The withdrawal occurred during the eighth stage of the competition. This injury represents a significant setback for the Slovenian rider, who is one of the big favorites in the main events of the world cycling calendar.

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