Tadej Pogacar dominates Tour de Suisse stage

Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar, reigning Tour de Romandie champion, secured a commanding victory in the Tour de Suisse. Facing extreme heat, he launched a decisive attack eight kilometres from the finish, distancing his rivals on the final climb to Villars‑sur‑Ollon and claiming his third stage win of the five‑day race. Pogacar finished ahead of Lenny Martinez, with former Grand Tour winners Nairo Quintana and others trailing. His performance, described as “metahuman” by commentators, reaffirmed his status as the world’s top rider ahead of the upcoming Tour de France.

The win marked Pogacar’s 13th victory in 16 days of competition, bringing his career total to 119 wins. His dominance on the Swiss Alpine stages highlighted his ability to excel in both high‑altitude climbs and intense heat, reinforcing expectations that he will enter the Tour de France in peak form.