Tadej Pogacar Nears All‑Time Record for Yellow Jersey Days in Tour de France

Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar is set to match Miguel Induráin’s total of 60 days wearing the Tour de France’s yellow leader’s jersey, moving him onto the podium of historic record‑holders. Pogacar first claimed the jersey in September 2020 and has added 59 days so far in his career, surpassing former champions such as Chris Froome and edging toward the totals of legends Eddy Merckx (111 days) and Bernard Hinault (79 days).

The 2024 Tour, where Pogacar currently leads, will feature a mountain stage in the Central Massif on France’s National Day, a traditional crowd‑draw. The race’s schedule continues with flat stages in Burgundy, Vosges hills, and a final mountain finish on the Plateau de Solaison. Pogacar’s performance keeps him in contention not only for this year’s title but also for setting a new benchmark in the sport’s history.