Leader Pogacar abandons Vuelta after crash
Race leader Tadej Pogacar pulls out of the Vuelta a Espana after crashing during stage eight of the three-week race.
Race leader Tadej Pogacar had to abandon the Vuelta a Espana after crashing during stage eight. The world champion, aiming to complete a full set of Grand Tour victories, suffered a left shoulder injury and facial damage. Pogacar, 27, attempted to get back on his bike but eventually walked unaided into an ambulance. This marks the first time he has abandoned a Grand Tour.
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