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31 October 2026

Pogacar 'just happy to be alive' after crash that fractured three vertebrae

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Pogacar 'just happy to be alive' after crash that fractured three vertebrae

Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar says he is "just happy to be alive", two months after suffering three fractured vertebrae in a crash. The rider described his gratitude for surviving the incident as he recovers from the spinal injuries. BBC Sport reported the comments and the extent of Pogacar's injuries, noting the fractures followed the crash two months earlier.

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The comments underline the serious physical risks elite cyclists face in crashes and emphasise the importance of rider safety and recovery measures.

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