Pogacar's Alpine Dominance: An Unstoppable Force at Tour de France

Tadej Pogacar delivered a remarkable solo victory on stage 19 of the Tour de France, a 145 km ride through the Alps from Embrun to Isola 2000. His explosive attack distanced his main competitors, reinforcing his lead in the yellow jersey over Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 19-07-2024 20:43 IST | Created: 19-07-2024 20:43 IST
Pogacar's Alpine Dominance: An Unstoppable Force at Tour de France
Tadej Pogacar

Tadej Pogacar showcased his unparalleled climbing prowess with a breathtaking solo win on stage 19 of the Tour de France, navigating the grueling 145 km Alpine route from Embrun to Isola 2000.

Pogacar's powerful surge widened the gap between him and his closest rivals, Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel, solidifying his advantage as the leader in the yellow jersey.

Despite an initial breakaway by six riders, Pogacar's decisive attack less than 9 km from the finish allowed him to overtake competitors Matteo Jorgenson, Richard Carapaz, and Simon Yates effortlessly, eventually crossing the finish line alone to claim his fourth stage win of the year.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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