Pogacar poised to equal record after Alpe d'Huez stage triumph

Tadej Pogacar delivered a powerful ride to win stage 19, which finished at Alpe d'Huez. The defending Tour de France champion is now poised to secure a record-equalling fifth overall victory.

Stage 19 concluded with the ascent to Alpe d'Huez, where Pogacar reached the line ahead of the field. Entering the race as the reigning champion, his latest stage success has reinforced his position in the general classification. That outcome leaves him close to matching the record with a fifth Tour de France title.

The summit finish on stage 19 to Alpe d'Huez produced Pogacar’s winning effort. By taking the stage, he added another significant result to his campaign as defending champion. The victory at Alpe d'Huez has tightened the race for the overall lead.

Pogacar’s performance on the climb saw him claim the stage win on day 19 of the Tour. The result maintains his status as the rider to beat in the remaining stages. His proximity to a fifth title follows directly from this success at Alpe d'Huez.

With the stage in the Alps now complete, Pogacar stands on the verge of achieving a record-equalling fifth Tour de France. Confirmation of that milestone will depend on the final phases of the race as it moves toward its conclusion.