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'It made news worldwide' - Jay Vine still dealing with pain after infamous kangaroo crash but back in action at Volta a Catalunya

SANT FELIU DE GUIXOLS, SPAIN - MARCH 23: (L-R) Marc Soler of Spain and Jay Vine of Australia and UAE Team Emirates - XRG leads the peloton during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 1 a 172.7km stage from Sant Feliu de Guixols to Sant Feliu de Guixols on March 23, 2026 in Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images).

Jay Vine returned to action this week at Volta a Catalunya, eight weeks after an eventful stage 5 at Tour Down Under. The final stage brought him a second career GC title at his home race, as well as a close encounter with one of two kangaroos and a broken wrist.

"Everyone knows by now. A kangaroo jumped into the peloton, causing half the peloton to hit the ground. It made news worldwide, but it would be nice if the sport were known for something other than a kangaroo jumping in front of the riders. It is what it is," Vine told Sporza Tuesday after a second day of racing in northern Spain.

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