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Vuelta: Pogacar’s terrifying crash, serious injuries and abandonment
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Vuelta: Pogacar’s terrifying crash, serious injuries and abandonment

Tadej Pogacar, who was comfortably leading the overall standings at the Vuelta a España, was forced to abandon on Saturday after a heavy crash during Stage 8. The Slovenian suffered multiple fractures and could even see his season come to an early end, with the World Championships looming at the end of September.

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Tadej Pogacar, who was comfortably leading the overall standings at the Vuelta a España, was forced to abandon on Saturday after a heavy crash during Stage 8.

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