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James Moultrie

'She wants me to bring this jersey home' – Tadej Pogačar races on with added motivation at Tour de Suisse after partner Urška Žigart's crash

BAD RAGAZ, SWITZERLAND - JUNE 19: Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates - XRG - Yellow Leader Jersey prior to the 89th Tour de Suisse 2026, Stage 3 a 157.4km stage from Bad Ragaz to Bad Ragaz / #UCIWT / on June 19, 2026 in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images).

After Tadej Pogačar was left "shaken" by the high-speed crash of his partner Urška Žigart during the women's Tour de Suisse stage that preceded his on Thursday, the World Champion said "she's in good spirits" and will be released from the hospital today.

In the wake of the scary incident, which occurred over an uneven road surface and left Žigart with a fractured jaw and potential concussion, race leader Pogačar had to complete his podium duties, but understandably didn't speak to the media after lighting up the finale on Thursday.

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