ZATadej Pogacar, the Slovenian cyclist who recently won the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia, suffered a significant setback during the Vuelta a España. He crashed 30 kilometers from the end of stage eight, leading to a fracture of his left clavicle. Pogacar underwent successful surgical repair of the injury and will remain in the hospital for post-operative monitoring. The accident ended his chances of winning the Vuelta, which he had dominated since the first stage. His injury also raises concerns about his ability to compete in the World Road Championships in Quebec later this year. Pogacar aims to achieve a rare triple crown in cycling by completing all three major Grand Tours.
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