Tadej Pogačar says he is “just happy to be alive” after a crash during the Vuelta a España that left him with multiple spinal injuries. In recent coverage, he gives his first interview since the accident, describing how the ordeal is affecting him and where his recovery stands.
BBC Sport reports that the crash, which occurred about two months ago, led to three fractured vertebrae. The Athletic, in an exclusive account, adds that the recovery includes both physical and mental challenges, framing the injury as more complicated than a simple break. VeloNews similarly highlights that more details about his spinal injuries have emerged through the interview.
Across outlets, the common thread is Pogačar’s status and his outlook after the incident: he emphasizes survival and ongoing recovery rather than performance, with differing emphasis on timing, injury complexity, and the mental dimension of rehabilitation.
