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Pogacar’s fifth Tour win came with a 6 minute 26 second margin

Pogačar wins fifth Tour de France by 6 minutes 26 seconds

The Slovenian rider added five stage wins and joined cycling's five-time Tour winners.

Tadej Pogačar won the 2026 Tour de France by six minutes and 26 seconds, adding five stage victories and a fifth overall yellow jersey. Only Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault, Miguel Indurain and Eddy Merckx have also won the Tour five times.

Pogačar is a complete cyclist who can win long mountain stages, time trials and explosive uphill finishes, while also beating specialists in one-day classic races.

6 minutes 26 seconds: Winning margin
Tadej Pogačar: Rider
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5: Stage wins

Why it mattersHis win underlines how far Tour racing has shifted toward all-round performance.

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