Kangaroo crashes impact cycling race as Australian cyclist Jay Vine wins Tour Down Under
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A bizarre accident in the first event of the 2026 UCI World Tour left cyclists and fans with one thought: "Only in Australia." In a turn of events that could literally only happen on one continent, Australian cyclist Jay Vine won the Tour Down Under after a kangaroo knocked him off his bicycle. Two large kangaroos ran onto the course with about 96 kilometers remaining in the final stage of the race. Vine and UAE Team Emirates XRG teammate Mikkel Bjerg crashed into one of the animals after it hopped into the peloton. Bjerg and three other cyclists -- Menno Huising, Lucas Stevenson and Alberto Dainese -- were knocked out of the race because of the crash. The kangaroo was also injured and...