Pogačar wins national champion title in time trial

Pokljuka, 22 June - Cycling star Tadej Pogačar became the national champion in time trial on Thursday in what was his first race following a wrist fracture in late April. The result bodes well for his plan to try and win his third Tour de France, starting on 1 July. The women's title went to Urška Žigart, Pogačar's partner.

Pokljuka
Cycling power couple Tadej Pogačar (left) and Urška Žigart (right) win national champion titles in time trial in 2020.
Photo: Nik Kranjec/STA
File photo

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Cycling power couple Tadej Pogačar (left) and Urška Žigart (right) win national champion titles in time trial in 2020.
Photo: Nik Kranjec/STA
File photo

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