Tadej Pogacar has claimed his fifth Tour de France title, becoming the fastest and youngest rider to reach the milestone and joining an elite group of five-time winners.
Key facts
- Tadej Pogacar won his fifth Tour de France on Sunday evening in Paris.
- At 27, the Slovene is the fastest and youngest cyclist to win five Tours.
- He is now level with Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Induráin.
- The final stage on the Champs Elysées was won by Matthieu van der Poel.
- Pogacar is expected to continue racing in pursuit of a record sixth win.
Tadej Pogacar woke up in Paris on Monday as the fastest and the youngest cyclist to win five Tours de France, according to the Guardian. The 27-year-old Slovene secured his fifth overall victory on the Champs Elysées on Sunday evening, cementing his place among the sport’s most decorated riders.
The achievement places Pogacar level with cycling greats Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Induráin, each of whom also won five editions of the race. Reaching that mark at 27 underscores the speed of his rise to the top of the sport.
The final stage of this year’s race was won by Matthieu van der Poel in what the Guardian described as a thrilling conclusion on the streets of Paris. Pogacar’s overall win, however, had been the defining story of the event.
One of the reactions came from Paul Seixas, who acknowledged Pogacar’s dominance, reflecting the wider view within the cycling world that the Slovene has established himself a world apart from his rivals.
Pogacar is expected to continue racing in pursuit of a record-breaking sixth Tour de France win, which would move him clear of the four riders he currently shares the record with.
His combination of youth and consistency has fuelled expectations that he could go on to reshape the record books in the years ahead.
Why it matters
A fifth Tour de France win places Pogacar alongside the most celebrated names in cycling history, and his young age suggests he could break the all-time record. His dominance is shaping a defining era for the sport.
Frequently asked questions
How many Tour de France titles has Tadej Pogacar won?
Pogacar has won five Tour de France titles, the most recent secured on the Champs Elysées on Sunday evening.
Which cyclists does Pogacar's fifth win draw him level with?
His fifth win puts him level with Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Induráin, according to the Guardian.
Who won the final stage of this year's Tour de France?
Matthieu van der Poel won the thrilling final stage on the Champs Elysées, according to the Guardian.