First Tour de France victory for Slovenian riders double & historic

Paris, 20 September - A new cycling champion is to be crowned as Slovenian Tadej Pogačar is set to win the Tour de France in Paris later today. While Primož Roglič led for much of the world's most prestigious race as a strong favourite, his younger compatriot put on a dramatic turn in Saturday's stage, and the pair secured a historic double victory.

Paris, France Slovenian fans waiting to see their Slovenian champions at the Tour de France. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Paris, France
Slovenian fans waiting to see their Slovenian champions at the Tour de France.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Paris, France The final, largely processional, stage of the Tour de France. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Paris, France
The final, largely processional, stage of the Tour de France.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Paris, France Slovenian fans with a flag waiting to see their Slovenian champions at the Tour de France. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Paris, France
Slovenian fans with a flag waiting to see their Slovenian champions at the Tour de France.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Paris, France All set for the grand finale of the Tour de France. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Paris, France
All set for the grand finale of the Tour de France.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Paris, France The cover of France's L'Equipe featuring Slovenian rider Tadej Pogačar, who is set to win this year's Tour de France. Photo:STA

Paris, France
The cover of France's L'Equipe featuring Slovenian rider Tadej Pogačar, who is set to win this year's Tour de France.
Photo:STA

France Slovenian rider Tadej Pogačar (UAE-Team Emirates), the winner of the 2020 Tour de France. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA File photo

France
Slovenian rider Tadej Pogačar (UAE-Team Emirates), the winner of the 2020 Tour de France.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA
File photo

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