Tadej Pogačar wins the Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time, completing a third consecutive Tour victory. The 27-year-old Slovenian joins a short list of cyclists who have won five Tours, matching the career totals of Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault (France), Eddy Merckx (Belgium) and Miguel Induráin (Spain). Multiple outlets describe Pogačar’s dominance throughout the race, with reporting from later stages emphasizing his continued control after mid-race. The final day in Paris also includes a stage win: Mathieu van der Poel takes the stage victory on the Champs-Élysées, attacking clear late and holding off the chasing sprinters by a narrow margin. While van der Poel’s stage win decides the day’s result, Pogačar’s overall lead secures the general classification. Coverage also highlights commentary that Pogačar could potentially surpass the existing record for Tour titles in future years.