Pogacar wins fifth Tour as Van der Poel takes stage
Summary
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar won the Tour de France for the fifth time, tying the record for most wins in the race's history. Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel won the final stage, which included a new cobbled climb in Paris.Key Facts
- Tadej Pogacar, aged 27, rides for UAE Team Emirates-XRG.
- Pogacar’s five Tour de France wins equal records held by four cycling legends.
- He has won the Tour de France three times in a row.
- Pogacar made a record-breaking climb on Alpe d'Huez during stage 19.
- Mathieu van der Poel of the Netherlands won the last stage after a late breakaway.
- The final stage route was shortened due to wildfires in south-west France.
- Van der Poel collapsed after the sprint but secured his victory on the cobbles.
- Pogacar has 126 career wins in eight years as a professional cyclist.
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