Axel May 08:04, 03 April 2023

Slovenian Tadej Pogačar has made world cycling history a little more. By winning the Tour of Flanders on Sunday, he became the 3rd rider to win this prestigious classic in addition to the Tour de France. At only 24 years old, "Pogi" is building an extraordinary track record.

On Sunday, there was admiration from his competitors after this new prestigious victory by Tadej Pogačar, like the Swiss Stefan Küng: "Tadej is an exceptional rider, very comfortable on the bike, he manages to position himself well, and physically, he is above everyone."

Before Pogačar, only Louison Bobet and Eddy Merckx had managed to hang on to their palmares the Tour of France and the Tour of Flanders. This shows where the Slovenian performance lies. On his CV, he also has victories in Liège-Bastogne-Liège and the Giro di Lombardia.

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Can he win the 5 monuments like Merckx?

So, could he claim a rare Grand Slam in one-day classics by also winning Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix? "These two races will be more difficult to win," Pogačar said. But yes, it's a good challenge."

Among the other titles that remain to be conquered, that of world champion. But before that, the flying Slovenian will aim this summer for a 3rd Tour of France, when he is only 24 years old. Simply out of the ordinary.