Cyclist Tadej Pogacar sustained a broken clavicle in a crash during the Spanish Vuelta on Saturday. The rider fell forward over his handlebars during the incident.
Medical assessments determined that Pogacar will require surgery to repair the fracture. The crash occurred during a stage of the Spanish Vuelta, one of professional cycling's primary multi-day races.
Further details regarding the specific location of the crash or the involvement of other riders were not reported. The athlete was forced to withdraw from the competition due to his injuries.
The concrete change for the athlete involves a transition from active competition to surgical recovery and rehabilitation. Fans and viewers will notice his absence from the daily broadcasts and results of the Spanish Vuelta effective immediately. What happens next is a scheduled surgical procedure, though the exact date and location of the operation were not reported.