Tour de France: Tadej Pogacar takes yellow jersey after winning third stage

Tadej Pogacar claimed victory in the third stage of the Tour de France, seizing the coveted yellow jersey. The Slovenian rider showcased superior punch in the uphill finish at the Pyrenean resort of Les Angles, crossing the line two seconds ahead of his Danish rival, Jonas Vingegaard.

Richard Carapaz and Frenchman Paul Seixas finished in the same time as Vingegaard, with Seixas solidifying his sixth position in the general classification. Pogacar's win propels him to the top of the overall standings, level on time with Vingegaard. Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel trails in third place, 23 seconds behind the leaders.

The general classification now sees Pogacar and Vingegaard at the forefront, setting the stage for a compelling battle in the upcoming stages. The performance of Seixas also highlights emerging talent within the peloton, as he continues to impress in his top-10 position.