Primoz Roglic Reveals Illness During Vuelta a España 2024

Despite feeling unwell heading into the final stage, Primoz Roglic delivered a stunning performance in the Stage 21 time trial of the Vuelta a España 2024, taking second place and winning the overall race.

After a tough penultimate stage that saw two of his teammates abandon due to illness, Roglic admits he wasn’t at his best but still managed to hold onto his lead.

We also hear from Ben O'Connor and Sepp Kuss in Madrid, reflecting on the race’s conclusion. #Vuelta



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[edwintschopp]

He is a very nice guy. Pitty he lost the TdF some years ago on the last ITT.

[GoJeronimo]

20 trips to the WC!!! 😢😢😢🥹 What a beast to still get 2nd today!

[ericmuto]

Do you remember That tdf tt, it was one of the most horribly heartbreaking days in cycling for me, it really broke my heart. So much bad lack ! But Rogla is survivor.💪🏾 that’s why I am fan of him. I hope he can get some kind of redemption at the tour with Red Bull, there were phenomenal this vuelta😁

[n.heroep]

What Decathlon did for Ben should be followed by other team. Instead of benching a rider who's moving to different team, they gave Ben a chance to say goodbye. And he gave a goodbye in style by coming second at Vuelta. If the rider has still motivation why not letting them to race. Ineos last year didn't let Sivakov to race in Vuelta because he was leaving for UAE, event hough he was flying on the other races prior to Vuelta. It's a win for Decathlon. They got 2nd place in GT now.

[petyrkowalski]

Primoz is an amazing athlete and a wonderful guy.

[augustineyapp]

Congratulations, Primoz Roglic ! Been following your races for some time now. You are my hero ❤️❤️❤️

[danglybit]

Well done Ben..shook this tour up! Well done Primoz and all these mighty men.

[martyjones]

You really have the trust of the riders👍, and you have great coverage /interviews.

[recrevs]

Primož ability to come back after let down is amazing. Fun rider to watch. Now why he is not able to perform in the big one in July is a mistery. Obviously has to do with the competition and the stakes involved. He is still dangerous but he needs lady Luck on his side to be able to win the Tour. But regardless great rider with almost everything won on his palmares.

[ThistleandInkwell]

Yay Primoz and Bora, nice victory! Considerate and realistic comments, i think his perspective from his GC experience has made him even more likeable.

[mema]

Primoz Roglic is great, he always makes the race interesting and he always gives his best. Ben has a very warm, sympathetic smile and Sepp is really the nicer guy.

[edmondkluts]

Roglic has a strong will and knows how to continue with limited strength

[claire]

poor bora guys, riding with stomach problems sounds very unfun, hope they can relax at home for a bit and recover from a GT/food poisoning combo

[camillelively]

Primoz is the OG, man. We’ll see his influence echo through the peloton for some time. And pure class from Ben. Can’t wait to see what he does next year!

[ashurany]

Slovenian sweep of the Grands. Primoz is such a beast.

[bobbresnahan]

My favorite cyclist. Bravo. Get healthy!!!

[danmc]

This is such a great time to be a cycling fan! While I do not always like everything that they say, Pogacar, Vingegaard, Roglic, and Evanepoel all seem like decent and nice guys, and we get to watch them compete, sometimes against each other. It's great fun to watch. And that does not mean others do not also make it fun to watch.

This Vuelta was made more fun by O'Connor. He got a big tike advantage and fought well, trying to keep it. He managed to keep second.

Cycling is one of the more boring sports to watch, but with competition like we have today, it is so much better than watching 20 years ago. First, we can follow much more, because of YouTube. Second, the Grand Tours remain competitions into the final days.

And, yes, Roglic is among the nicer and more genuine riders. He rides to win, without being nasty, and off the bike, he seems like he is almost always happy.

[profesormadyadrjohanudinla]

He just sent a very strong message to Team Visma / Lease a Bike (Jumbo Visma) and Grisha. I am the champion.

[bigwave_dave]

Well that's one way to lose weight!..What a beast!

[gc]

Fire the chefs, how on earth can you get salmonella if you practice save food handling