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Tour de France
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Cycling flourishes as Pogacar cements legacy amid rigorous anti-doping scrutiny
Tadej Pogacar has claimed his fifth Tour de France title, matching historic records, while the sport faces increased scrutiny through nighttime anti-doping tests to ensure future clean competition.
Tadej Pogacar Secures Fifth Tour de France Title as Mathieu van der Poel Wins Final Stage
Tadej Pogacar equaled the record for most Tour de France victories with his fifth win, while Mathieu van der Poel triumphed in the event's final stage on the streets of Paris.
Tadej Pogacar nears historic fifth Tour de France title after record-breaking Alpe d’Huez victory
Tadej Pogacar conquered Alpe d'Huez in record time, putting him within reach of a historic fifth Tour de France victory.
Richard Carapaz secures stage win while UAE Team Emirates deals with illness
Ecuadorian rider Richard Carapaz won stage 18 of the Tour de France as general classification leader Tadej Pogacar faced squad instability due to illness.
Jasper Philipsen secures victory in Tour de France stage 17
Jasper Philipsen won stage 17 of the Tour de France in a bunch sprint, providing a morale boost after a difficult start to the race while Mads Pedersen retains the green jersey lead.
The reasoning behind night-time anti-doping checks in professional cycling
Anti-doping officials have begun conducting rare late-night drug tests on elite cyclists at the Tour de France, sparking a debate between the need for strict integrity and the well-being of the riders.
Evenepoel narrows gap on Pogacar following time-trial triumph
Remco Evenepoel cut Tadej Pogacar's overall Tour de France lead by 28 seconds following a dominant time-trial win on stage 16, though his teammate Florian Lipowitz was sidelined by injury.
Jonas Vingegaard out of Tour de France following spectator collision as Evenepoel claims stage victory
Jonas Vingegaard withdrew from the Tour de France with a broken collarbone after a crash involving spectators, while Remco Evenepoel won stage 15.
Pogacar Secures Another Stage Win to Extend Tour de France Lead
Tadej Pogacar claimed his fourth stage victory at the Tour de France on the climb to Le Markstein, moving 4 minutes and 30 seconds clear of nearest rival Jonas Vingegaard.
Tim Merlier Secures Victory in Chaotic Stage 12 Sprint at Tour de France
Tim Merlier claimed his third win of this year's Tour de France after navigating a chaotic sprint finish in stage 12 that saw several riders go down in a late-race crash.