Tadej Pogacar, the Slovenian cycling sensation, has etched his name in cycling history by becoming the first rider since 1998 to achieve the Giro d’Italia/Tour de France double. On Sunday, he claimed his third Tour de France title, further cementing his dominance in the sport.
Pogacar secured his sixth stage victory in the final stage, outperforming defending champion Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Belgian Remco Evenepoel, who finished second and third overall, respectively.
The race wasn’t just about the overall victory, though. Eritrean rider Biniam Girmay clinched the green jersey for the points classification, while Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz secured the polka dot jersey for the mountains classification. Pogacar’s UAE Team Emirates emerged victorious in the team’s classification, while Evenepoel, who won stage seven, the other time trial stage, claimed the white jersey for the best young rider in his first Tour de France participation.
Pogacar’s achievement is a testament to his exceptional talent and unwavering determination. He has cemented his place as one of the greatest cyclists of his generation, adding another chapter to the rich history of the Tour de France.
