Pogacar clinches record-equalling fifth Tour de France title
Tadej Pogacar has secured his fifth Tour de France title, joining an elite group of cycling legends. The final stage was won by Mathieu van der Poel in a dramatic finish, marking a historic conclusion to the 113th edition of the race.
Why it matters
Pogacar's achievement cements his status as one of the greatest cyclists in history, setting new records for age and performance in the sport.
TADEJ POGACAR CLAIMED his record-equalling fifth Tour de France title as Mathieu van der Poel won a sensational 21st and final stage around Paris on Sunday.
Two-time world champion Pogacar joined Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain as the most successful riders in Tour history.
Pogacar had all but secured his historic title during the previous two mountain stages that finished on the iconic Alpe d’Huez climb.
The 27-year-old Slovenian won five stages and had been in yellow since his victory in the Pyrenean sixth stage.
He now has 26 stage victories in total, putting him fourth in the all-time list behind only Mark Cavendish (35), Merckx (34) and Hinault (28).
He also surpassed both Indurain and Chris Froome for total days spent in yellow with 70, and trails now only Hinault (75) and Merckx (96).
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