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Dominant Pogacar wanted more than just winning the Tour de France
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Dominant Pogacar wanted more than just winning the Tour de France

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tadej Pogacar secured his fifth Tour de France victory, demonstrating overwhelming dominance throughout the race.
  • Despite his apparent ease on the bike, Pogacar expressed fatigue after 15 days in the leader's jersey, highlighting the demanding nature of the event.
  • Pogacar's superiority was so pronounced that he appeared to gift stage wins, notably helping teammate Isaac del Toro, indicating a desire for challenges beyond mere victory.

Tadej Pogacar has once again conquered the Tour de France, securing his fifth title in a display of crushing dominance. The Slovenian cyclist's performance was so overwhelming that it seemed effortless, leaving rivals struggling to comprehend his superiority. Even after grueling stages, Pogacar often downplayed his efforts, claiming to have felt uncomfortable or near his limit, a statement that left competitors bewildered.

This year's victory, marked by a margin of over six minutes and five stage wins before Paris, was arguably his most commanding. Pogacar's dominance extended beyond personal triumph; he appeared to gift stages to his teammate Isaac del Toro, even acting as a domestique on the final Alpe d'Huez stage. This act suggests that simply winning the world's biggest cycling race is no longer enough for the 27-year-old star.

Del Toro, a 22-year-old Mexican talent, was a prominent figure, finishing second in the Giro d'Italia last year. His presence as a support rider for Pogacar in this Tour de France is part of the explanation for the Slovenian's seemingly unshakeable grip on the race. Pogacar's quest for new challenges, perhaps exemplified by nurturing del Toro's potential, underscores his unique position in the sport.

Sorry, friends. I'm just tired.

— Tadej PogacarPogacar's admission of fatigue during a press conference after the penultimate stage of the Tour de France.
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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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