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Tour de France: Unstoppable Pogacar wins tenth stage, extends yellow jersey lead

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tadej Pogacar won the tenth stage of the Tour de France at Le Lioran, securing his third victory of the race.
  • The Slovenian rider solidified his lead in the general classification, extending his yellow jersey advantage.
  • Pogacar attacked decisively 15 km from the finish, leaving rivals Remco Evenepoel and Paul Seixas behind.

Tadej Pogacar demonstrated his dominance in the Tour de France by winning the tenth stage at Le Lioran, marking his third stage victory of the 2026 edition. The Slovenian rider, representing UAE Emirates XRG, further cemented his position as the overall leader, strengthening his grip on the yellow jersey.

Pogacar launched a powerful attack with 15 kilometers remaining in the stage. His decisive move proved too much for his competitors, allowing him to ride solo to the finish line. This victory comes after previous wins in a controlled sprint at Les Angles and a commanding performance in the Pyrenees.

Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) finished second on the stage, followed by Frenchman Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM) in third. Pogacar's consistent performance and multiple stage wins underscore his strong form and position him as the rider to beat in this year's Grand Boucle.

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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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