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Tour de France 2026: Vingegaard withdraws after crash, collarbone fracture
Herz — Sport Desk · · 30s summary · 2 min read
The essentials
Jonas Vingegaard withdrew from the 2026 Tour de France on July 19 after crashing in a bend 20 kilometers from the finish of stage 15. The 29-year-old Danish cyclist, who held second place in the general classification 4 minutes and 30 seconds behind leader Tadej Pogačar, left the race by ambulance with his right arm in a sling. Visma confirmed a fractured collarbone and multiple abrasions, with surgery recommended in the coming days. This is Vingegaard's first withdrawal from the Tour de France.
- Vingegaard crashes 20 km from stage 15 finish on July 19, 2026
- Fractured collarbone confirmed; surgery recommended in coming days
- He held second place in general classification, 4 min 30 sec behind Pogačar
- Pogačar asked leaders' group to stop following the crash
- First withdrawal for two-time Tour winner (2022, 2023)
What we know
Jonas Vingegaard crashed in a difficult bend 20 kilometers from the finish of stage 15 of the Tour de France on July 19, 2026. He left the race by ambulance with his right arm in a sling.
According to Visma, the Danish cyclist is suffering from a fractured collarbone and multiple abrasions. Surgery has been recommended for the coming days.
At the time of the crash, Vingegaard, 29, held second place in the general classification, 4 minutes and 30 seconds behind leader Tadej Pogačar.
4 min 30 sec
Vingegaard's gap to Pogačar at withdrawal
20 km
Distance remaining to finish at time of crash
Pogačar's reaction and team response
Tadej Pogačar immediately asked the leaders' group to stop after Vingegaard's crash to await news of his condition.
Isaac del Toro, Pogačar's teammate, also crashed during the same stage but was able to continue racing.
First withdrawal for two-time Tour champion
This is Jonas Vingegaard's first withdrawal from the Tour de France. Winner of the race in 2022 and 2023, he had also finished second three times, establishing himself as Pogačar's only credible rival over the past six years.
What remains uncertain
The exact date of surgery and the duration of Vingegaard's unavailability are not yet known. Visma has not communicated a timeline for return to competition.
What injuries did Jonas Vingegaard sustain in his crash?
Visma confirmed a fractured collarbone and multiple abrasions. Surgery has been recommended in the coming days.
What was Vingegaard's position in the general classification before the crash?
He held second place in the general classification, 4 minutes and 30 seconds behind leader Tadej Pogačar.
Is this Vingegaard's first withdrawal from the Tour de France?
Yes. Winner in 2022 and 2023, and second three times, Vingegaard had never abandoned the Tour de France before this stage 15 in 2026.
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