Tadej Pogačar Joins Cycling Legends with Historic Monument Wins

April 29, 2025
Tadej Pogačar Joins Cycling Legends with Historic Monument Wins
  • Following his victory at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Pogačar has now secured a total of nine Monument wins, surpassing his rival Mathieu van der Poel, who has eight.

  • This impressive tally of nine Monuments places Pogačar third in the historical rankings, trailing only cycling legends Eddy Merckx and Roger De Vlaeminck.

  • Tadej Pogačar's remarkable performance in the 2025 cycling season has been celebrated by L'Équipe, which described it as 'An Absolute Monarchy - one of the Greatest Classics Campaigns in History.'

  • Such achievements position Pogačar among cycling legends, equating him with icons like Fausto Coppi and Sean Kelly.

  • Despite this success, Pogačar has downplayed expectations for future Classics seasons, indicating a humble outlook after his remarkable campaign.

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