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Pogacar Dominates Critérium du Dauphiné to Secure First Overall Victory

With a 59-second margin over Jonas Vingegaard, Pogacar’s performance at the Dauphiné cements his reputation as the rider to beat at the Tour de France

Tadej Pogacar a roulé sur la concurrence en attaquant à 12 km de l’arrivée
Lenny Martinez.
Tadej Pogacar (d) et Jonas Vingegaard près du Col de la Croix de Fer, lors de la 7e étape du Dauphiné, le 14 juin 2025
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Overview

  • Pogacar claimed overall victory after dominating the queen stage at Valmeinier and fending off challengers throughout the week
  • His three stage wins showcased his climbing prowess and tactical control on varied terrain
  • Lenny Martinez powered to victory on the final ascent to the Plateau du Mont-Cenis for his third WorldTour stage win this season
  • Romain Bardet received an emotional haie d’honneur at the start of the last stage before completing his final professional climb
  • Eighteen-year-old Paul Seixas rose to eighth place overall, marking a breakout performance for the French junior