Unstoppable Tadej Pogacar Clinches Men's Road Race World Title

Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar won the men's road race at the world championships in Zurich with a solo attack, adding the title to his Giro d'Italia and Tour de France victories. He became the first Slovenian to win this title, finishing 34 seconds ahead of Australian Ben O'Connor, with Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel taking bronze.

Unstoppable Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar produced a stunning solo attack to win the men's road race title, bringing the curtain down on the world championships in Zurich on Sunday. Pogacar's decisive move came with 100km of the 273km ride left, securing the rainbow jersey to add to his Giro d'Italia and Tour de France victories this year.

The 26-year-old cruised the last 500 meters with arms raised as he celebrated becoming the first Slovenian to win the world title on the road. The silver medal chase saw Australian Ben O'Connor emerge from a high-quality pursuit group to secure second place on the podium.

Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel, the reigning champion who claimed the title last year in Glasgow, took home the bronze medal.

(With inputs from agencies.)