Tadej Pogacar Wins Strade Bianche Despite High-Speed Crash

The Slovenian cyclist overcame a dramatic fall and injuries to secure his third victory at the prestigious Italian race.

Tadej Pogacar crashed at high speed 50 kilometers from the finish, landing in a roadside ditch but escaped without serious injuries.
Despite visible cuts and bruises, Pogacar resumed the race and attacked 18.5 kilometers from the finish to secure a solo win in Siena.
This marks Pogacar's third Strade Bianche victory, equaling the record held by Fabian Cancellara, and his 92nd career win.
British cyclist Tom Pidcock, a former Strade Bianche winner, challenged Pogacar but could not keep up during the decisive attack.
Pogacar's next goal is the upcoming Milan-San Remo race on March 22, one of the two major classics missing from his career achievements.