Event
Tadej Pogacar claimed his record-equalling fifth Tour de France title on Sunday, matching the achievements of Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, and Miguel Indurain. The 27-year-old Slovenian rider secured the victory after rival Jonas Vingegaard crashed out on stage 15. Mathieu van der Poel won the final 88.7-kilometre stage around Paris, while teenager Seixas finished fourth. Pogacar had won five stages during the race and previously claimed the Giro d'Italia in 2024, though he has yet to win the Vuelta a España.
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The 2026 Tour de France concluded on Sunday with Tadej Pogacar cementing his place in cycling history, while rival Jonas Vingegaard’s campaign ended abruptly following a significant incident on the mountain stages.
Background
Tadej Pogacar secured his fifth Tour de France title on Sunday, 26 July 2026, equalling the all-time record held by Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, and Miguel Indurain. The 27-year-old Slovenian’s victory was cemented after his primary rival, two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard, crashed out on Stage 15. Pogacar, who had already won five stages in the 2026 race, finished ahead of the general classification field, while teenager Seixas secured a stunning fourth place overall. Mathieu van der Poel claimed victory in the 21st and final stage, an 88.7-kilometre loop around Paris featuring the Montmartre climb. Although Pogacar previously won the Giro d’Italia in 2024, he has yet to complete the Grand Tour trio by winning the Vuelta a España.
Tadej Pogacar secured his fifth Tour de France title on Sunday, 26 July 2026, equalling the all-time record held by Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, and Miguel Indurain. The 27-year-old Slovenian’s victory was cemented after his primary rival, two-time champion Jon
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Key entities: Tadej Pogacar, Mathieu van der Poel, Jonas Vingegaard, Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Miguel Indurain, Seixas.
2026 Tour de France, Stage 15: Jonas Vingegaard crashes in a roundabout approximately 20 kilometres from the finish at the Plateau de Solaison, taking down several Visma-Lease a Bike teammates and Isaac del Toro; Pogacar avoids the incident. 2026 Tour de France, Stage 15 (post-cr
Timeline
Jonas Vingegaard crashes in a roundabout approximately 20 kilometres from the finish at the Plateau de Solaison, taking down several Visma-Lease a Bike teammates and Isaac del Toro; Pogacar avoids the incident.
Vingegaard is treated for a right arm injury and transported by ambulance; both Pogacar and Vingegaard undergo anti-doping tests in the early hours.
Jonas Vingegaard withdraws from the race.
Tadej Pogacar secures his fifth Tour de France title, equalling the historical record.
Mathieu van der Poel wins the 21st and final stage around Paris; teenager Seixas finishes fourth overall.