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Jonas Vingegaard out for the season after collarbone injury
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark /Sports

Jonas Vingegaard out for the season after collarbone injury

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Danish cycling star Jonas Vingegaard will not compete further in 2026 due to a collarbone fracture sustained during the Tour de France.
  • Vingegaard had hoped to race in the World Championships but his recovery has been delayed.
  • His focus is now on preparing for the 2027 season, with Team Visma supporting his decision.

Danish cycling sensation Jonas Vingegaard has announced he will not race again in 2026, a decision stemming from a collarbone fracture he suffered during this summer's Tour de France. The setback has significantly impacted his recovery timeline, forcing him to abandon hopes of competing in the World Championships in Canada later this month.

"Due to the collarbone injury, my rehabilitation has been delayed, and it is not possible for me to return to my top level in the coming period," Vingegaard stated. "My focus is on preparing optimally to achieve my goals in the 2027 season."

Due to the collarbone injury, my rehabilitation has been delayed, and it is not possible for me to return to my top level in the coming period. My focus is on preparing optimally to achieve my goals in the 2027 season.

โ€” Jonas VingegaardExplaining his decision to end his 2026 season early due to injury.

Team Visma's sports director, Marc Reef, expressed full support for Vingegaard's decision. "After a busy period with many race days and a collarbone fracture, it is best for him to focus on 2027," Reef commented. The team will work with Vingegaard in the coming weeks to develop a plan for his preparation and identify key races for the upcoming season.

Despite the disappointing end to his Tour de France campaign, Vingegaard can look back on a successful 2026 season, which included a major victory in the Giro d'Italia.

After a busy period with many race days and a collarbone fracture, it is best for him to focus on 2027.

โ€” Marc ReefTeam Visma's sports director, supporting Vingegaard's decision.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.