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Pogacar Clinches First Critérium du Dauphiné Victory Ahead of Tour de France Defense

His dominant display in the Alps positions him as the rider to beat when the Tour de France begins in July.

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Tadej Pogacar successfully held onto the yellow jersey as he cruised in third in the final stage of the Criterium du Dauphine on Sunday

Overview

  • Pogacar won three stages in the eight-stage race to secure the overall title at the 77th edition.
  • He finished 59 seconds clear of rival Jonas Vingegaard to claim his first Dauphiné crown.
  • France’s Lenny Martinez captured the final 133.3km mountain stage from Val-d’Arc to Plateau du Mont-Cenis.
  • The win marked Pogacar’s 99th career victory and reinforced his status as the most successful active rider.
  • Sunday’s finale also served as the farewell race for French climber Romain Bardet, who retired afterward.