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Primož Roglič Claims Runner-Up Spot at Vuelta a España After Pre-Race Crash
Primož Roglič secured second place overall at the Vuelta a España despite suffering injuries from a pre-race training crash. The achievement marks his sixth Vuelta podium finish and his first Grand Tour podium in two years.
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Thirty-six-year-old Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe rider Primož Roglič completed the Vuelta a España on Sunday evening by finishing second overall. The result comes after a remarkable effort following a major pre-race training crash and injuries. Roglič had previously stated in the race press room in Monaco that just putting his socks on over the past three weeks was the hardest part.
Despite starting from such a difficult position, Roglič claimed the runner-up spot behind Enric Mas (Movistar) and ahead of Felix Gall (Decathlon CMA CGM). The achievement marks his first Grand Tour podium finish in two years.
This result represents Roglič's sixth Vuelta a España podium in eight editions. His previous record at the race includes four overall victories in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2024, as well as a third-place finish in 2023.
Cycling · Cycling News · Published 04:20 · 14 Sept 2026
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