Even Record Holders Merckx and Indurain Will Look Up to Pogačar

Tadej Pogačar is poised to join an exclusive group of cyclists who have won the Tour de France five times. Today, on the Champs-Élysées, he will become the fifth member of this elite club and the youngest rider ever to reach this significant milestone.

His achievement places him in the company of legends such as Bernard Hinault, Eddy Merckx, and Miguel Indurain. While a single stage victory in the Tour de France can secure a rider's professional future and legacy, Pogačar has long moved beyond such benchmarks. For the world's top-ranked cyclist, breaking records, setting fastest times on climbs, winning stages, and standing on the top podium step have become routine.

Pogačar's journey to this fifth yellow jersey highlights his exceptional talent and dominance in the sport. At a young age, he has already achieved what many cyclists only dream of throughout their entire careers. The Slovenian rider's consistent performance and ability to win across different terrains have solidified his status as one of cycling's greatest.