Tadej Pogačar secures fifth Tour de France victory
NPR • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia won the 2026 Tour de France on July 26, achieving his fifth overall victory. The final stage's route was altered due to security personnel being reassigned for wildfire assistance in southwest France. Pogačar finished the stage shortly before 8 p.m. local time. This victory adds to his growing legacy in the cycling world.
- •Pogačar crossed the finish line shortly before 8 p.m. local time.
- •The final stage's route was shortened due to wildfires in southwest France.
- •This marks Pogačar's fifth Tour de France title.
- 6:13 PMNPR — Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia wins the 2026 Tour de France, his fifth victory in the race - NPR
"The route for the iconic cycling race's final stage was shortened because security and police were reassigned to assist with wildfires in southwest France.
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