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BLUE BOOK: Pogacar takes his 22nd stage victory in the Tour
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BLUE BOOK: Pogacar takes his 22nd stage victory in the Tour

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tadej Pogacar won the 3rd stage of the Tour de France, taking the leader's yellow jersey from Jonas Vingegaard.
  • Pogacar is now tied with Vingegaard in overall time but leads due to better placement points.
  • This victory marks Pogacar's 22nd stage win in the Tour de France since 2020, solidifying his status as a dominant cyclist.

Tadej Pogacar continued his impressive performance at the Tour de France on Monday, securing his 22nd career stage victory and seizing the yellow jersey from defending champion Jonas Vingegaard.

The Slovenian rider, representing UAE Emirates, now holds the overall lead based on better placement points, despite being tied in time with Vingegaard. This marks a significant moment in the 2024 Tour, highlighting Pogacar's consistent dominance since 2020.

Pogacar's career achievements are extensive, including multiple Tour de France wins (2020, 2021, 2024, 2025), two World Championship titles (2024, 2025), and victories in major one-day classics and other Grand Tours like the Giro d'Italia (2024).

His 22 stage wins in the Tour de France alone, achieved across multiple editions, underscore his remarkable consistency and ability to perform at the highest level year after year. The list of his accolades also includes numerous stage wins in the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España, further cementing his legacy as one of cycling's greatest.

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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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