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Race Leader Tadej Pogacar Pulls Out of Spanish Vuelta After Crashing During Stage 8
The Slovenian race leader suffered cuts and shoulder pain after crashing with about 33 km left, ending his bid to complete all three Grand Tours.
- On Saturday, race leader Tadej Pogacar abandoned the Vuelta a España after crashing during stage eight with about 33km remaining. The 27-year-old Slovenian, who led by 3min 50sec, sustained shoulder and face injuries forcing his withdrawal.
- Pogacar swerved suddenly on an innocuous stretch of road near Xeraco while riding in the peloton. He flew head-first over his handlebars, landing on his shoulder and face before medics transported him to an ambulance.
- This marks the first time the five-time Tour de France champion has abandoned a Grand Tour in 10 attempts. Sports director Joxean Fernández 'Matxín' accompanied him as UAE Team Emirates-XRG confirmed the withdrawal on social media.
- Spaniard Enric Mas inherited the overall lead following the crash, reshaping the race dynamic for two remaining weeks. French rider Bryan Coquard won the stage as the peloton continued toward the finish near Valencia.
- UAE Team Emirates-XRG will now likely target stage wins through Joao Almeida and Jay Vine. Visma-Lease a Bike may prioritize general classification hopes of Sepp Kuss heading into Sunday's mountain summit finish.
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·Munich, Germany
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