# Pogacar ‘happy to be alive’ after ‘scary’ crash

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/pogacar-happy-to-be-alive-after-scary-crash/
- Published: 2026-10-31T15:26:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-31T20:35:21+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/articles/cwg5j38gzy69o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Entertainment, Europe, Horror, Sport, World

## Key points

- Pogacar suffered three fractured vertebrae in an August crash.
- Concussion symptoms made everyday tasks difficult during recovery.
- He aims to return next year, with racing ruled out until 2027.

## Summary

Tadej Pogacar says he is “just happy to be alive” after a crash at the Vuelta a España left him with three fractured vertebrae, a broken collarbone and concussion. The injuries ended his season and prevented him from defending his world title.

Scans in Slovenia revealed fractures to his C7, T1 and T2 vertebrae. Pogacar described severe dizziness and nausea that meant he needed help showering, and said the first weeks were mentally difficult. Rehabilitation and indoor training have improved his condition; he says he can now do almost everything normally, but will avoid racing until 2027 to recover fully and is aiming to return next year cautiously.

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