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Roglič: 'Putting on socks was the hardest thing' after accident
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Roglič: 'Putting on socks was the hardest thing' after accident

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cyclist Primož Roglič described the extreme difficulty he faced after a July accident, stating that putting on socks was the hardest task for weeks.
  • Roglič, a four-time Vuelta a España winner, is preparing to compete in the upcoming 81st edition of the race, which begins in two days.
  • Despite significant pain and limited mobility following the incident, his condition has improved enough to consider racing, though his overall classification chances remain uncertain.

Primož Roglič, the four-time Vuelta a España champion, revealed the profound challenges he endured after being hit by a car in late July. Just two days before the start of the 81st edition of the race, the Slovenian rider shared that the pain from a severe hematoma on his right leg made even the simplest actions agonizingly difficult.

For the last three weeks, putting on my socks has been the hardest thing.

— Primož RogličRoglič described the extreme difficulty he faced due to a leg injury sustained in a recent accident.

"For the last three weeks, putting on my socks has been the hardest thing," Roglič admitted. He explained that for about 10 to 14 days prior to speaking, he was largely incapacitated. "I couldn't do anything. Even putting on my socks these last three weeks has been the hardest thing," he stated, underscoring the severity of his injury.

Despite the intense pain and limited mobility, Roglič's condition has seen a notable improvement in recent days, allowing him to contemplate participating in the Vuelta. "The situation has improved relatively quickly, and I can consider racing the Vuelta," he added. However, he acknowledged that his physical readiness for the demanding race remains a significant question mark.

The situation has improved relatively quickly, and I can consider racing the Vuelta.

— Primož RogličThe cyclist expressed cautious optimism about his ability to compete in the upcoming race despite his injury.

Roglič, who has a history of overcoming severe crashes to win the Vuelta in 2021, 2022, and 2024, noted that this incident was particularly difficult to overcome. "This time things went so badly that it has been difficult to maintain optimism," he confessed.

This time things went so badly that it has been difficult to maintain optimism.

— Primož RogličRoglič reflected on the severity of his recent injury compared to previous racing incidents.

He recounted the accident, initially downplaying its impact due to the slow speed of the vehicle. "When the car hit me, at first I thought it wasn't that serious, the speed was very slow, and I fell sideways and on my backside. Luckily," he joked, "my big backside saved me." However, the subsequent hematoma left him unable to do much for at least three weeks, with putting on socks being the most arduous task.

My big backside saved me.

— Primož RogličRoglič made a lighthearted remark about how he fell during the car accident.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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