English racing cyclist, current rider for Ineos Grenadiers
Pogačar has extended his overall lead at the Vuelta while stages in Andorra and Gruissan faced cancellations or delays due to hail and severe weather. Stage results across multiple days show the Slovenian maintaining the red jersey as contenders clash for stage wins and GC positions ahead of Granada’s finish.
Tadej Pogacar has abandoned the Vuelta a España after a heavy crash on stage eight. He held a commanding lead before the incident, injuring his left shoulder and face and prompting an ambulance transfer. Enric Mas now leads the general classification, while Pogacar’s withdrawal marks the first time he has failed to finish a Grand Tour.
Marlen Reusser has retained her world time-trial crown in Montreal, finishing ahead of Zoe Backstedt and Franziska Koch. Backstedt challenged on a windy 39.2km course, while Reusser celebrated on her 35th birthday. The men's time trial is later on Sunday.