CHCycling champion Tadej Pogacar has disclosed the full extent of his injuries sustained during a severe crash at the end of August during the Vuelta a Espana. While initially known for a broken collarbone, recent CT scans revealed three additional fractures, including one cervical vertebra and two in the upper thoracic spine. In an interview with The Athletic, Pogacar expressed relief at being alive and noted that he was fortunate not to have been competing in the European Championships, which had originally been his target. He described the early recovery period as physically and mentally exhausting, citing balance issues, dizziness, and depressive feelings. Currently, Pogacar reports having no physical pain and has resumed training, though he initially felt apprehensive about descending due to fear of another fall.
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