Tadej Pogacar Clinches Fifth Tour de France Title

Jul 26, 2026

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Jul 26, 2026 18:30

Tadej Pogacar wins record-equalling fifth Tour de France

## Historic Victory for Pogacar

Tadej Pogacar has secured his fifth Tour de France title, equaling the record held by cycling legends Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, and Miguel Indurain. The Slovenian cyclist, riding for UAE Team Emirates, celebrated his victory in Paris after the 21st stage of the 113th edition of the race.

## Dominance in the Mountains

Pogacar's triumph was largely cemented during the challenging mountain stages, particularly on the Alpe d'Huez climb. The 27-year-old demonstrated his prowess by winning five stages and maintaining the yellow jersey since the sixth stage in the Pyrenees.

## Record-Breaking Achievements

With this victory, Pogacar has accumulated 26 stage wins, placing him fourth on the all-time list. He has also surpassed Miguel Indurain and Chris Froome in total days wearing the yellow jersey, with 70 days in total. Only Hinault and Merckx have more days in yellow.

## Youngest to Achieve Five Wins

Pogacar is the youngest cyclist to win five Tours, achieving this milestone at a younger age than Merckx. He is also the first to finish on the podium for seven consecutive years and has been on the podium in nine straight Grand Tours.

## Thrilling Final Stage

The final stage, shortened due to wildfires, saw Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel break away on the Montmartre climb. Despite Pogacar's efforts, Van der Poel claimed the stage victory in a dramatic photo finish, with Jasper Philipsen and Mads Pedersen following closely behind.

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