'Don't know how I do it': Pogačar claims fifth Tour de France title
He joined Belgian Eddy Merckx, Spaniard Miguel Indurain and Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault as the only riders to win five Tours."I'm speechless. It's an incredible day, there was an incredible atmosphere," Pogačar said. "I've ridden seven Tours already, and I've always finished on the podium.
- ▪He joined Belgian Eddy Merckx, Spaniard Miguel Indurain and Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault as the only riders to win five Tours."I'm speechless.
- ▪It's an incredible day, there was an incredible atmosphere," Pogačar said.
- ▪"I've ridden seven Tours already, and I've always finished on the podium.
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Tadej Pogačar left 'speechless' as Slovenian makes history with fifth Tour de France victoryTopic:Road Cycle RacingPosted Mon 27 Jul 2026 at 6:27amMon 27 Jul 2026 at 6:27amMon 27 Jul 2026 at 6:27amTadej Pogačar holds up five fingers as he claims his fifth Tour de France title. (Getty Images: Dario Belingheri)In short:Tadej Pogačar claimed his fifth Tour de France title, finishing 6 minutes and 26 seconds ahead of the pack.Pogačar joined Eddy Merckx, Miguel Indurain, Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault as five-time winners.What's next? Pogačar will turn his attention to the Spanish Vuelta on August 22, a race he has never won.abc.net.au/news/tour-de-france-tadej-pogacar-wins-fifth-title/106960924Link copiedShareShare articleTadej Pogačar confirmed his status as one of cycling's all-time…
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