Imperious Pogacar wins Tour de France for 4th time
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Tadej Pogacar has completed a supreme performance to win the Tour de France in a rainy Paris, crushing his rivals to collect a fourth title. Wout
Tadej Pogacar celebrated his fourth Tour de France title in Paris but was denied what would have been a stunning final stage victory as Wout van Aert rode away on the wet cobbles of Montmartre to win on the Champs-Elysees.
With the world champion sealing his fourth Tour title this weekend, this is how he ensured his supremacy in the sport's biggest race
Tadej Pogacar reflects on winning the fourth Tour de France of his career, explaining how he's "speechless" and discusses the "tough experience" racing against Jonas Vingegaard.
Although Tadej Pogacar appears on the verge of emulating cycling great Eddy Merckx, the Slovenian says he is in no rush to chase history, warning that the risk of burnout looms large in one of the most mentally and physically demanding sports.
The 26-year-old Slovenian is set to claim his fourth Tour de France in Paris on Sunday. He’s already the favorite to win his fifth next year.
Last year’s Tour concluded outside Paris for the first time since 1905 because of a scheduling conflict with the Olympics, with the final stage held in Nice. The Champs-Élysées returned this year for the conclusion of the 3,320-kilometer (2,060-mile) race.