Pogačar wins opening stage of Tour de Suisse ahead of Carabar
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:26 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Tadej Pogačar commenced the Tour de Suisse with a strong performance on June 17, claiming victory in the first stage around Sondrio, Italy. Pogačar attacked midway through the 144-kilometer route, finishing 2 minutes and 14 seconds ahead of Richard Carabar from Ecuador, with Andrea Bagioli in third place, 2:29 behind. This win marks Pogačar's last event before his attempt for a fifth Tour de France title next month. The Tour de Suisse features five stages instead of the usual eight, concluding on Sunday with a challenging mountain stage. Other competitors include Mathieu van der Poel.
- •Pogačar wins the first stage of Tour de Suisse
- •He leads by 2:14 over Richard Carabar
- •Stage covers 144 kilometers around Sondrio, Italy
- •Tour de Suisse concludes on June 21
- •Pogačar aims for fifth Tour de France title in July
- 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — Pogačar starts Tour de Suisse with statement stage win
"Tadej Pogačar made a statement with a winning start into the Tour de Suisse on Wednesday, his last event before he aims for a fifth Tour de France title in July. Slovenian great Pogačar attacked halfway through the first stage over 144 kilometres around the Italian town of Sondrio to win 2 minutes 14 ahead of Ecuador's Richard Carabar.
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