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Pogacar Wins Fifth Straight Il Lombardia With Solo Attack, Sets Record Streak

A long-range move on Passo di Ganda capped a 20-win season with his 10th Monument.

Overview

  • The world champion attacked about 36–37 km from Bergamo on the Passo di Ganda and rode alone to the finish.
  • Remco Evenepoel placed second at 1:48 back, with Michael Storer third more than three minutes down.
  • The victory is Pogacar’s fifth consecutive Il Lombardia, surpassing Fausto Coppi’s non-consecutive five, and brings him to 108 career wins.
  • This was his 10th Monument and 20th victory of 2025, completing a season that also included Tour de France, world and European titles.
  • UAE Team Emirates controlled the race, Rafał Majka worked in his final outing, and Pogacar dedicated the win to him after catching early escapee Quinn Simmons on the run-in from Como to Bergamo.