Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia wins the 2026 Tour de France, his fifth victory in the race
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar secured his fifth Tour de France victory, matching the record for the most successful competitors in the race's history. The final stage in Paris was shortened due to security reassignments caused by wildfires in the region.
Why it matters
This victory cements Pogačar's legacy as one of the greatest cyclists in history, while highlighting the impact of environmental crises on major global sporting events.
Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia won the Tour de France on Sunday, his fifth win in the annual race.
Pogačar crossed the finish line of the final stage of the race at just before 8 p.m local time.
The final stage of France's iconic cycling race began around 5:50 p.m. local time on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The start time was slightly delayed, after changes due to wildfires raging in the southwest portion of the country.
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