World · Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia wins the 2026 Tour de France, his fifth victory in the race
Pogačar Wins Fifth Tour de France Title
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The Slovenian cyclist's fifth victory cements his place among cycling's greatest champions and underscores his continued dominance in the sport's most prestigious race.
Tadej Pogačar claimed his fifth Tour de France victory on July 26, 2026. The final stage of the iconic cycling race ran a shortened route, with security and police resources redirected to combat wildfires in southwest France.
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Tadej Pogačar won the Tour de France on July 26, 2026
NO SOURCEThis was Pogačar's fifth Tour de France victory
SINGLE SOURCEThe final stage of the Tour de France ran a shortened route
SINGLE SOURCESecurity and police resources were redirected to combat wildfires in southwest France
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