Tadej Pogačar crosses Tour de France finish line as champion

Paris, 20 September - Slovenia's rider Tadej Pogačar has crossed the finish line of the Tour de France as the winner to round up his superb performance at the world's most prestigious race, a historic feat for Slovenian sport. Coming in second was his older compatriot Primož Roglič, throughout the race an undisputed favourite, who lost to Pogačar at the eleventh hour.

Paris, France
Slovenia's Tadej Pogačar, also winning the polka dot jersey, wins the Tour de France.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Paris, France
Slovenia's Tadej Pogačar (right) wins the Tour de France, talking to second-placed Slovenia's Primož Roglič with his son.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Paris, France
Slovenia's Tadej Pogačar wins the Tour de France, Slovenia's Primož Roglič second and Australia's Richie Porte third.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Paris, France
Slovenia's Tadej Pogačar wins the Tour de France.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Paris, France
Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA
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Paris, France
Slovenia's Tadej Pogačar wins the Tour de France.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Paris, France
Slovenia's Tadej Pogačar wins the Tour de France, Slovenia's Primož Roglič second and Australia's Richie Porte third.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Sept 20, 2020, 20:36 eho/eho