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Pogacar Wins First Criterium du Dauphiné, Outpacing Vingegaard

His three stage victories pushed his career wins to 99, positioning him as the favorite for the Tour de France.

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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 finished 59 seconds clear of Jonas Vingegaard to claim the overall title at the 77th Criterium du Dauphiné.
  • Dane Jonas Vingegaard and Germany’s Florian Lipowitz completed the podium, trailing by 59 seconds and 2 minutes 38 seconds, respectively.
  • French rider Lenny Martinez seized the final 133.3km mountain stage from Val-d’Arc to the Plateau du Mont-Cenis with a late solo break.
  • Sunday’s race marked the end of Romain Bardet’s professional career as he rode his final competitive stage.
  • The 2025 Tour de France begins July 5, and Pogacar arrives as the man to beat