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Tadej Pogacar Secures Third Liège–Bastogne–Liège Victory with Dominant Solo Attack

The Slovenian cyclist's triumph cements his ninth Monument win and caps an extraordinary spring classics campaign, drawing comparisons to cycling legends.

Sichtlich gut gelaunt: Tadej Pogacar auf dem Podium von Lüttich-Bastogne-Lüttich
Tadej Pogacar Jubel
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Overview

  • Tadej Pogacar claimed his third Liège–Bastogne–Liège title, launching a decisive solo attack 35 kilometers from the finish at Côte de La Redoute.
  • This marks Pogacar's ninth career Monument victory, placing him alongside cycling greats like Fausto Coppi and Sean Kelly in the all-time rankings.
  • Italian Giulio Ciccone and Irishman Ben Healy finished second and third, respectively, trailing Pogacar by 1:03 minutes.
  • The 252-kilometer race featured eleven steep climbs and was initially shaped by a twelve-rider breakaway neutralized 60 kilometers from the finish.
  • Pogacar's spring classics campaign included wins at Strade Bianche, Flèche Wallonne, and the Tour of Flanders, along with podium finishes at Paris–Roubaix, Amstel Gold Race, and Milan–Sanremo.