Pogačar claims Tour de France stage win on Bastille Day

Tadej Pogačar celebrated a triumphant return to Le Lioran, winning the 10th stage of the Tour de France on Bastille Day. This victory marked a significant redemption for the Slovenian cyclist, who had been defeated on the same course two years prior by Jonas Vingegaard in a sprint finish.

This time, Pogačar rode solo to the finish line, securing his third prestigious win on the cycling calendar. The emotional rider shared his elation after the stage, highlighting the exceptional work of his team. "This was an amazing day, the team did an exceptional job, we had been targeting this stage for a long time," Pogačar said. He admitted to feeling similar exhaustion in the final kilometers as he did two years ago but savored the moment of victory.

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This was an amazing day, the team did an exceptional job, we had been targeting this stage for a long time.

"Two years ago, Jonas beat me fair and square in a sprint, and I had similar legs at the end this time, completely destroyed. I enjoyed this day, only in the last kilometer did I know I would win," he added, reflecting on the intense competition and his personal drive to succeed on this particular stage.

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Two years ago, Jonas beat me fair and square in a sprint, and I had similar legs at the end this time, completely destroyed. I enjoyed this day, only in the last kilometer did I know I would win.