Tadej Pogacar, the Slovenian cycling prodigy, has claimed the iconic yellow jersey of the Tour de France after a commanding victory in Stage 3.The 27-year-old world champion overcame a six-second deficit to Jonas Vingegaard by finishing two seconds ahead in the 196km race from Granollers to Les Angles.

His dominant performance not only secured his 22nd stage win but also equalled Vingegaard's time, earning him the race lead due to better finishing positions in the opening stages.Pogacar emphasized the significance of the jersey, calling it 'special' for any cyclist.The UAE Team Emirates dominated the race, with a breakaway group eventually whittled down to six riders before Pogacar's decisive sprint.Despite organizers urging fans to stay away due to wildfires near the finish line, crowds lined the roads in France.Vingegaard remains second overall but trails by 23 seconds, while Isaac del Toro holds fourth place.Pogacar credited his teammate Isaac del Toro for boosting his final push, highlighting teamwork as key to his success.