Jerome PugmireJul 27, 2026 – 7.05amParis | Tadej Pogacar confirmed his status as one of cycling’s all-time greats after winning a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title in emphatic style.Daring mountain attacks from deep, multiple stage wins and an ice-cool temperament all helped the 27-year-old Slovenian seal his victory on Sunday (Monday AEST). He joined Belgian Eddy Merckx, Spaniard Miguel Indurain and Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault as the only riders to win five Tours.APSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles