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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Martin Toledo

Tadej Pogačar Tour de France Victory: How a Quiet Pre-Stage Collision Became a Turning Point

Group of cyclist on asphalt road (Credit: Markus Spiske/Unsplash)

Tadej Pogačar won the 2025 Tour de France on Sunday, 27 July, in Paris, marking his fourth overall title in cycling's most prestigious event. The Slovenian rider, representing UAE Team Emirates, sealed the win after a commanding three weeks, despite a quiet but surprising collision with a rival team car prior to Stage 18. The incident occurred ahead of a critical mountain stage but did not derail his dominance across the final days of the race.

Pre-Stage Collision Raises Eyebrows But Not Alarms

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