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Tadej Pogačar's torn race jersey sold for almost 100,000 euros
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Tadej Pogačar's torn race jersey sold for almost 100,000 euros

From Večernji List · (1d ago) Croatian Positive tone

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • - A torn jersey worn by cyclist Tadej Pogačar during his Milano-Sanremo victory was sold at auction for nearly 100,000 euros.
  • The jersey, signed by Pogačar and his teammates, will benefit his foundation for young athletes and sick children.
  • This follows the previous auction of his bicycle for over 160,000 euros.

In a remarkable display of generosity and the immense value placed on sporting memorabilia, Slovenian cycling sensation Tadej Pogačar has once again seen an item associated with his career fetch an extraordinary price at auction. A jersey, famously torn during his monumental victory at the Milano-Sanremo race on March 21, has been sold for a staggering 95,100 euros. This is not just any piece of cycling history; the jersey bears the signatures of Pogačar and his entire team, adding to its unique appeal. Crucially, the entire proceeds from this sale will be channeled into Pogačar's humanitarian foundation, which supports young athletes and children battling serious illnesses. This event underscores Pogačar's commitment to giving back, building upon the success of a previous auction where his Tour de France bicycle sold for over 163,000 euros. It highlights the deep admiration fans have for the cyclist and their willingness to contribute to noble causes through these high-profile sales.

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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.