STadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates XRG celebrates at the finish line after winning Stage 3 of the Tour de France. EPAInfoUAE Team Emirates-XRG rider snatches yellow jersey from rival by narrowest of margins in sweltering conditionsThe NationalJuly 06, 2026
Tadej Pogacar claimed Stage 3 of the 2026 Tour de France, his 22nd career stage win, finishing two seconds ahead of Jonas Vingegaard.
The Slovenian rider snatched the yellow jersey from Mr Vingegaard by the narrowest of margins, despite both riders sharing the same overall time.
UAE Team Emirates-XRG secured back-to-back stage wins, with Isaac del Toro's leadout proving instrumental in Mr Pogacar's victory.
Wildfire warnings prompted race officials to urge spectators to avoid the final 40km of Stage 3, with race director Christian Prudhomme calling for exceptional measures.
