Pogacar wins a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar has secured his fifth Tour de France title, joining an elite group of riders who have achieved this record. Despite a competitive field and various crashes, Pogacar dominated the race with multiple stage wins.
Why it matters
This victory cements Pogacar's legacy as one of the greatest cyclists in history and highlights the current dominance of UAE Team Emirates in professional cycling.
PARIS (AP) — Tadej Pogacar confirmed his status as one of cycling's all-time greats after winning a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title in emphatic style. Daring mountain attacks from deep, multiple stage wins and an ice-cool temperament all helped the 27-year-old Slovenian seal his victory on Sunday. He joined Belgian Eddy Merckx, Spaniard Miguel Indurain and Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault as the only riders to win five Tours. “I’m speechless. It’s an incredible day, there was an incredible atmosphere," Pogacar said. “I’ve ridden seven Tours already and I’ve always finished on the podium. You might think this is a fairytale, it’s incredible for me too.” After competing strongly in Sunday’s 21st and exciting final stage in Paris, Pogacar finished 6 minutes, 26 seconds ahead of Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel in the overall standings.
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