After historic Tour de France win, Pogačar seeks new goal

Tadej Pogačar has once again etched his name in cycling history, clinching his fifth Tour de France title. The Slovenian superstar demonstrated his dominance throughout the 113th edition of the iconic race, further cementing his reputation as the preeminent cyclist of his generation.

With this latest victory, the 27-year-old Pogačar joins an exclusive club of cycling legends who have achieved multiple Tour de France wins. He now stands alongside Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault, Belgian Eddy Merckx, and Spaniard Miguel Indurain. Notably, Pogačar is the youngest among them to reach five victories, a testament to his extraordinary talent and early career success.

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Every victory is special. I have competed in the Tour seven times and finished on the podium seven times. Five victories is something difficult to imagine even in the best-case scenario. It sounds incredible to me too.

"Every victory is special. I have competed in the Tour seven times and finished on the podium seven times. Five victories is something difficult to imagine even in the best-case scenario. It sounds incredible to me too," Pogačar said in an interview with Eurosport. He also attempted to win the final stage while wearing the yellow jersey, a feat previously accomplished by Bernard Hinault.

Despite not securing the final stage win, Pogačar was pleased with the overall outcome and the atmosphere of the event. He was joined on the podium by Remco Evenepoel and his teammate Isaac del Toro. Reflecting on his remarkable achievement, Pogačar acknowledged the need for new motivations. "After this, I will have to find a new goal." However, he remained coy about his future plans, preferring to savor the current moment.

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After this, I will have to find a new goal.