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Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France for record-tying 5th time
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Jerome Pugmire | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 26, 2026
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Key takeaway The 27-year-old Slovenian sealed his victory on Sunday with a strong performance.
Cycling fans in the Bay Area have reason to celebrate as Tadej Pogacar has won the Tour de France for a record-tying fifth time. The 27-year-old Slovenian sealed his victory on Sunday with a strong performance. Pogacar's win puts him in the company of cycling legends, including Eddy Merckx and Bernard Hinault, who have also achieved this feat.
Details of his victory are available from NBC Bay Area, including his performance in the final stage in Paris. Further information on Pogacar's historic win can be found through local news sources, including NBC Bay Area.
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Category: local Published: July 26, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Cycling fans in the Bay Area have reason to celebrate as Tadej Pogacar has won the Tour de France for a record-tying fifth time. The 27-year-old Slovenian sealed his victory on Sunday with a strong…
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