Slovenian professional cyclist Urška Žigart suffered a fractured jaw in a serious crash during the Tour de Suisse Women in June 2026. The 29-year-old AG Insurance-Soudal rider crashed during the final kilometre of Stage 2 in Locarno after hitting an uneven section of road at high speed. She was taken to hospital for medical assessment after the incident.
Urška Žigart Injured in High-Speed Crash
Žigart crashed near the end of the stage after losing control of her bicycle while riding over a raised section of the road.
She fell heavily onto the road, and several other riders were also caught up in the incident as they attempted to avoid the crash.
The severity of the fall initially caused concern among those at the scene. Žigart was reportedly unconscious immediately after the crash before receiving medical attention.
She was transported to hospital for further examinations.
Cyclist Diagnosed With Fractured Jaw
Medical assessments confirmed that Žigart had suffered a fractured jaw.
Her team said that no other injuries were detected during the initial hospital examinations.
The injury forced her out of the Tour de Suisse as she began the recovery process.
A later update indicated that Žigart was able to avoid surgery as she continued recovering from the injury.
Tadej Pogačar Shaken by Partner’s Crash
News of the accident also affected Slovenian cycling star Tadej Pogačar, Žigart’s fiancé.
Pogačar was competing in the men’s Tour de Suisse at the time and was reportedly deeply affected after learning about the crash.
He later went to visit Žigart in hospital.
The incident brought a deeply personal dimension to what was already a serious crash in professional cycling, with Pogačar’s team confirming that he had been shaken by the news.
Urška Žigart’s Cycling Career
Born in Slovenska Bistrica, Slovenia, in 1996, Žigart has built an impressive career as a professional road cyclist.
She is known particularly for her climbing ability and has competed at the highest levels of women’s professional cycling.
Her career achievements include multiple Slovenian national time-trial championships and the 2024 Slovenian national road-race title.
She joined AG Insurance-Soudal in 2025 and has established herself as an experienced rider in the international peloton.
Recovery Continues After Tour de Suisse Accident
Following the crash, Žigart’s focus turned to recovery from her jaw injury.
The decision to avoid surgery was viewed as a positive development as she continued her rehabilitation.
Her accident also renewed discussion about safety conditions in professional cycling, particularly concerning road surfaces and obstacles encountered during high-speed race finishes.
Urška Žigart Crash Update
Urška Žigart survived the serious Tour de Suisse crash and was recovering from a fractured jaw.
While the accident temporarily interrupted her racing schedule, later medical updates indicated encouraging progress.
Fans, teammates, and members of the cycling community have continued to follow her recovery and hope to see the Slovenian rider return to competition when medically cleared.
Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly reported information available at the time of publication. Medical conditions, recovery timelines, race participation, and other details concerning Urška Žigart’s accident may change as additional information becomes available.