Cyclist Tadej Pogacar has made history by winning the Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time. Joining an elite group of cycling legends, Pogacar's dominance on the Tour de France has left many in awe. He is the fifth rider to achieve this feat, along with Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, and Miguel Indurain.
In a thrilling finale to the Tour, Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel broke clear on the final climb of the Butte de Montmartre, with van der Poel taking his second stage win of the race. Pogacar's unrelenting success comes with caveats, however, as his team, UAE Emirates XRG, has been the subject of controversy due to past doping scandals.
Pogacar's team manager, Mauro Gianetti, has been accused of taking riders with a history of doping into his team, including the infamous Saunier Duval scandal of 2008. Gianetti has defended his actions, stating that he was a 'victim' of the situation.
As Pogacar continues to dominate the world of cycling, questions surrounding his team's past scandals will continue to linger. Despite this, Pogacar remains one of the most successful cyclists of all time, and his achievements are unlikely to be forgotten anytime soon.