Primoz Roglic's hopes of a fourth successive victory in the Vuelta are over after injuries from a fall saw him withdraw from the race prior to the 17th stage."Unfortunately, @rogla will not be at the start of stage 17 as a consequence of yesterday's crash," tweeted his Jumbo-Visma team on Wednesday."Get well soon, champion!
Thank you for all the beautiful moments in this Vuelta. You had ambitious plans for the final days, but sadly it isn't meant to be."???? #LaVuelta22 Unfortunately, @rogla will not be at the start of stage 17 as a consequence of yesterday’s crash.Get well soon, champion!
Thank you for all the beautiful moments in this Vuelta. You had ambitious plans for the final days, but sadly it isn’t meant to be. ????
pic.twitter.com/C3Vnc8P9EOThe 32-year-old Slovenian came to grief when he launched a late attack in Tuesday's stage, hoping to pick up bonus seconds in the sprint to close the gap on Belgian race leader Remco Evenepoel.But 100m from the finish line Roglic, the three-time reigning champion, swerved and fell hard.