Tadej Pogacar, the 27-year-old Slovenian cyclist, secured his fifth Tour de France title on Sunday, joining an elite group of riders including Eddy Merckx, Miguel Indurain, Jacques Anquetil, and Bernard Hinault.

The victory came after a dominant performance throughout the race, with Pogacar finishing 6 minutes and 26 seconds ahead of Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel in the overall standings.His UAE Team Emirates teammate Isaac Del Toro, a 22-year-old Mexican making his Tour debut, finished third at 9 minutes and 42 seconds behind.The final stage, an 88.7-kilometre route around Paris, featured a challenging uphill climb through Montmartre, which proved decisive in the final sprint.

While Pogacar dominated the race, he narrowly missed out on winning the final stage to Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel, who claimed his second stage victory of the year.The race highlighted Pogacar's exceptional skill and resilience, cementing his legacy as one of cycling's greatest competitors.