Tadej Pogačar has quickly established himself as one of the most dominant riders in Tour de France history. The Slovenian burst onto the scene in 2020, winning the Tour at just 21 years old, becoming the race's second-youngest champion ever. His dramatic victory came in the penultimate time trial, where he overturned a near one-minute deficit to Primož Roglič in one of the most shocking finishes in Tour history. He followed up his stunning debut with a commanding defense of his title in 2021, securing the yellow jersey early and reinforcing his dominance with three stage wins, including summit victories on the Col du Portet and Luz Ardiden. His back-to-back triumphs solidified his reputation as a generational talent capable of excelling in the mountains, time trials, and tactical racing.
Pogačar's reign at the Tour took a dramatic turn in 2022 and 2023, as Jonas Vingegaard denied him a third consecutive title in back-to-back editions. Despite finishing second both years, Pogačar continued to rack up stage wins, thrilling fans with his aggressive style and fearless attacks in the mountains. Then, in 2024, he returned to Tour de France glory, achieving an extraordinary feat not seen since Marco Pantani in 1998—winning the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in the same season. His dominant performance in the Alps and Pyrenees silenced any doubts about his ability to endure a Grand Tour double, cementing his place among cycling's all-time greats. With three overall Tour victories, multiple stage wins, and a relentless attacking spirit, Pogačar has already left an indelible mark on the race, and at just 25 years old, his legacy is still being written.
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