May 27, 2024, 7:00 AM
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Tadej Pogacar secures historic victory at the Giro d'Italia with record-breaking margin

Highlights
  • Tadej Pogacar dominated the Giro d'Italia by winning with a significant margin over his competitors.
  • His victory marked a historic win and set a new record for the largest winning margin in the race in nearly six decades.
  • Pogacar's remarkable debut victory solidified his position as a top cyclist in the world of professional cycling.
Story

Tadej Pogacar, a 25-year-old rider from UAE Team Emirates, won the Giro d'Italia by a large margin. He wore the pink jersey as the leader since winning stage two. Pogacar also won six stages during the race. He added the Giro title to his victories in the Tour de France in 2020 and 2021. Pogacar proved he was the favorite by dominating the race, leaving no room for others to challenge him. Pogacar's closest competitors, including last year's winner Primoz Roglic, were absent from the race. This absence allowed Pogacar to secure a significant lead and win the Giro comfortably. He also won the mountains classification during the race. Pogacar's victory in the Giro marked a historic achievement, with the biggest winning margin since 1965. After his Giro win, Pogacar aims to rest before attempting to win his third Tour de France title. He will be the first rider to win both the Giro and the Tour in the same year since 1998. Pogacar's dominance in the Giro showcased his exceptional cycling skills and strategic race performance.

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