For the fourth time in six years, Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia has been crowned champion of the Tour de France.
Pogačar dominated throughout, taking over the yellow jersey midway through the 21-stage race and never facing a serious challenge.
Even with the title all but secure, Pogačar still mounted a spirited challenge in the final stage as a heavy rain drenched competitors and spectators alike for the finish.
A crowd of several hundred thousand lined the streets of Paris despite a late thundershower to watch the conclusion of the 112th Tour.
Pogačar, 26, began the final stage four minutes and 24 seconds ahead of two-time winner Jonas Vingegaard. Threatening weather conditions in Paris led race officials to freeze riders' times with 50 kilomters to go. Vingegaard finished as the runner-up, with Florian Lipowitz completing the podium.
