Pogacar Clinches Third Tour de France Title

Tadej Pogacar has clinched his third Tour de France title with a dominant performance, becoming the first rider since Marco Pantani in 1998 to achieve the Giro-Tour double in the same year. Pogacar's victory was marked by his commanding lead and five mountain stage wins, equaling Gino Bartali's record from 1948. His rivalry with Jonas Vingegaard, who finished second, has been a central narrative, with Pogacar reclaiming the title after Vingegaard's wins in 2022 and 2023. The Slovenian cyclist's achievement is seen as extraordinary given the modern era's intense competition and demanding schedule. Pogacar now eyes the World Championships and the Olympic gold in Paris 2024.