Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar has claimed victory in the Tour de France for the fourth time, solidifying his place as a dominant force in the sport. Pogacar secured the coveted yellow jersey with a significant lead of 4 minutes and 24 seconds over Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard.
The grueling race culminated in a dramatic final stage in Paris, hampered by challenging weather conditions. Key distances in the overall classification were essentially decided 50 kilometers prior to the finish line, making the remaining portion of the stage primarily competitive for the daily stage victory.
Despite the driving rain, Pogacar demonstrated fierce determination tackling the ascents to Montmartre in pursuit of the stage win. However, Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert ultimately prevailed in a thrilling finale to claim the honors.
German rider Florian Lipowitz achieved a remarkable feat, finishing third and marking the first German podium appearance in the Tour de France in 19 years. His performance also earned him recognition as the best young rider, earning him the white jersey. Lipowitz concluded the race eleven minutes behind Pogacar. Pogacar previously secured victories in the years 2020, 2021 and 2024, further cementing his legacy in cycling history.