Tadej Pogacar wins record-equalling fifth Tour de France title
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar has claimed his fifth Tour de France victory, equalling the all-time record.
The 27-year-old Slovenian dominated this year's race with daring mountain attacks and multiple stage wins. Pogacar now joins Eddy Merckx, Miguel Indurain, Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault as the only riders to win five Tours de France.
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Tadej Pogacar wins a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title
The 27-year-old Slovenian dominated this year's race to join Belgian Eddy Merckx, Spaniard Miguel Indurain and Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault as the only riders to win five Tours.
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Tadej Pogacar wins a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title
Daring mountain attacks from deep, multiple stage wins and an ice-cool temperament all helped the 27-year-old Slovenian seal his victory this morning.