Tadej Pogačar wins his fourth Tour de France

Tadej Pogačar has etched his name further into cycling lore with a fourth Tour de France victory, emerging as a commanding champion of the 2025 edition and drawing even with Chris Froome in the all‑time winner’s club (🏆 A Dominant Tour

At just 26 years old, Pogačar added a fourth yellow jersey to his palmarès, having previously triumphed in 2020, 2021 and 2024 . Across the three weeks, he was in near-total control—winning four stages and wearing yellow for 14 consecutive days, from stage 11 through to Paris ). A key moment came on Stage 12 up Hautacam, where Pogačar shattered the field and established a lead he would never relinquish.

By the end of the race, Pogačar had finished a staggering 4 minutes 24 seconds ahead of rival Jonas Vingegaard in second place, with Germany’s Florian Lipowitz in third, well behind  Vingegaard’s runner‑up position marked the fifth consecutive Tour with the same duo riding 1-2, a testament to one of modern cycling’s fiercest rivalries 🎯 Audacity on the Final Stage

Traditionally, the final stage on the Champs‑Élysées is a procession, but organizers had opted to neutralize GC times after 50 km due to torrential rain, turning the day into a spectacle devoid of major GC risks ). Yet Pogačar showed his characteristic ambition.

As the peloton tackled three climbs of Montmartre, he continuously attacked—despite not needing to, and under slippery conditions. Only a handful of elite riders could stick with him into the final ascent; but with 400 m to go, Wout van Aert launched a decisive counterattack on the steepest section to take the stage victory—19 seconds ahead of the next riders. Pogačar himself, exhausted but still respectful, crossed the line in fourth.

Pogačar commented: “Hats off to Wout, he was incredibly strong” and noted how pleased he was race officials neutralized GC timings so he could “bring home the yellow jersey in safety” , adding: “I’m just speechless to win a fourth Tour… this one feels especially amazing”

Van Aert itself celebrated a remarkable stage win, holding firm on the rain-slicked cobbles to claim his 10th Tour stage and doubling down on his Paris legacy on a unique route that incorporated Montmartre climbs for the first time

🚴 Season Summary & Records

Pogačar’s 2025 campaign was nothing short of astonishing. In addition to the Tour, he claimed victories in major spring classics like Liège–Bastogne–Liège, Fleche Wallonne, and Strade Bianche, as well as an overall win at the Critérium du Dauphiné Notably, his win on Stage 4 in Rouen marked his 100th career victory—achieved at an astonishingly young age and confirming his binding status among sport legends

Over the course of the Tour, he bagged four stage wins, pushing his total career Tour stage victories to 21, and adding to a tally of 30 wins across major races ). With the win, he ties Chris Froome on four yellow jerseys—the only riders with four, just one behind legends like Merckx, Hinault, Induráin and Anquetil who each won five.

This edition was also the fastest Tour ever, with an average race speed of 42.8 km/h, covering 3,302.8 km in just over 76 hours, while accumulating 52,500 m of elevation—a record-shattering performance ).

🧠 Poise & Perspective

Throughout, Pogačar blended star quality with humility. He spoke frankly about mental and physical fatigue, especially in the grueling final week, warning against becoming too obsessed with training and the risk of burnout that marathon seasons can deliver. He has made clear that while legends like Merckx et al. are not immediate goals, he’s not ruling anything out—but right now, he wants to simply “enjoy some quiet days at home”.

He also acknowledged his ongoing rivalry with Vingegaard: “We’ve raised the level of each other much higher… big respect”

💡 Final Word

Tadej Pogačar’s fourth Tour de France win was a measure of consistency, audacity, and all‑rounded dominance. He entered the pantheon of the sport’s modern greats, matched Froome’s tally, and closed the gap on cycling’s five‑time champions. Whether he chases a fifth, or shifts focus to classics and world championships, this season has already cemented his greatness.