Vuelta Race Reshaped
Tadej Pogacar withdraws from the Vuelta a Espana following a severe crash.
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Pogačar sustained deep wounds on his left shoulder and face, including an open wound above the eyebrow, with blood visible on his face. Medics treated him on the roadside, his arm was bandaged, and he was taken away on a stretcher before being transported by ambulance.
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The crash occurred on the approach to the Puerto de Barx climb on Stage 8, with Pogacar swerving to his right and colliding with another rider before going down on the Puçol–Xeraco route.
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Enric Mas took the red jersey after Stage 8, becoming the first Spaniard to lead the Vuelta since Jesus Herrada in 2018.
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This crash marked Pogacar’s first abandonment of a Grand Tour, ending his bid to complete a career Grand Tour triple and dramatically reshaping the race two weeks from Madrid.
Tadej Pogačar abandoned the Vuelta a España on stage eight after a crash near Simat de Valldigna left him with deep wounds on his left shoulder and face. Perth Now reported that the race leader, who had led the general classification by roughly 3 minutes and 50 seconds, was treated roadside and evacuated by ambulance with no attempt to continue racing.
Pogačar's withdrawal ends his bid for a rare career Grand Tour triple and dramatically reshapes the race with two weeks remaining. Standard reported that Enric Mas took the red jersey, becoming the first Spanish leader since Jesús Herrada in 2018. Bryan Coquard won the chaotic stage eight finish.
Pogačar Crashes on Climb Approach
The crash happened on the Puçol–Xeraco route as riders approached the Puerto de Barx climb during stage eight. The Rural reported that Pogačar swerved to his right and collided with another rider before hitting the pavement. Medics found blood visible on his face and an open wound above his eyebrow.
Roadside medical staff bandaged his arm and treated his injuries on the spot. Mandura Mail said he was placed on a stretcher and transported by ambulance. This marked Pogačar's first abandonment from a Grand Tour in his entire career.
Mas Seizes Red Jersey in Spanish Revival
Enric Mas inherited the race lead after Pogačar's exit. Yass Tribune confirmed that Mas became the first Spanish Grand Tour leader since Jesús Herrada held the Vuelta lead in 2018. The leadership change sets up a tense final two weeks to Madrid.
Coquard Wins Hectic Stage Eight Finale
Bryan Coquard claimed stage eight victory in a chaotic final kilometer marked by multiple crashes. Perth Now reported that Mads Pedersen finished second and Jordi Meeus took third place. The crashes near the finish line reshaped the day's results beyond Pogačar's dramatic abandonment.
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