Pogačar Wins Key Stage in Tour de France

Tadej Pogačar has firmly established his dominance in the 2024 Tour de France, winning five mountain stages and extending his overall lead significantly over Jonas Vingegaard, who finished second. Vingegaard, despite suffering a severe crash earlier in the season, expressed satisfaction with his performance, calling second place a 'bigger result than winning' given his circumstances. UAE Team Emirates has opted not to pursue a Grand Tour treble for Pogačar this season, focusing instead on his long-term career and recovery, with only select races remaining on his calendar. Pogačar's triumph in the Tour could also see him achieve a rare Giro d’Italia and Tour de France double, a feat last accomplished in 1998. As the Tour concludes, Vingegaard remains optimistic about future competition, acknowledging Pogačar's strength in this year's race. The final stage will be a time trial, where Pogačar is expected to secure his victory barring any unforeseen incidents.