equalling fifth Tour de France
Tadej Pogacar is set to win his fifth Tour de France title after a dominant performance, while Richard Carapaz won stage 20. Pogacar prioritized team support during the final stages, securing his place in cycling history.
Why it matters
Pogacar's achievement marks a significant milestone in professional cycling, placing him among the sport's all-time greats.
Tadej Pogacar stands to win a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title in Paris on Sunday after Richard Carapaz took advantage of late crashes for Sepp Kuss to win stage 20 on the Alpe d'Huez.
A day after setting a new record time up the Alpe’s famous hairpin bends to extend his overall lead, Pogacar could afford to concede 39 seconds to closest challenger Remco Evenepoel on Saturday and will start Sunday’s shortened stage into Paris ahead by six minutes and 26 seconds.
There was no sixth stage win of this Tour for Pogacar as he prioritised protecting his team-mate Isaac del Toro in the fight for the final podium spot and the best young rider’s white jersey – mission accomplished as the Mexican distanced French teenager Paul Seixas on the Col de Sarenne.
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