Tadej Pogačar
Tadej Pogačar is a Slovenian professional road cyclist who rides for UAE Team Emirates XRG.
Tadej Pogačar is a Slovenian professional road cyclist who rides for UAE Team Emirates XRG. He is one of the sport’s leading riders, with multiple Tour de France victories, a Giro d’Italia title, and world championship wins. Born in 1998 in Klanec, Slovenia, near Komenda, he turned professional in 2017 and quickly rose to prominence.
Early life and background
Pogačar was born in 1998 in Klanec, near Komenda in Slovenia. He began cycling at a young age and later progressed through the Slovene racing system before turning professional.
Professional career
He turned professional in 2017 and joined UAE Team Emirates in 2019. He quickly developed into a leading stage racer and one-day rider, winning major stage races and classic events.
Grand Tour success
Pogačar has won the Tour de France four times and the Giro d’Italia once. His results in the sport’s three-week races have made him one of the most successful riders of his generation.
World championships and classics
He won the elite men’s road race at the UCI Road World Championships in 2024 and 2025. He has also collected victories in major one-day races and monuments.
Key facts
- Won the Tour de France in 2020, 2021, 2024, and 2025.
- Won the Giro d’Italia in 2024.
- Won the UCI Road World Championships road race in 2024 and 2025.
- Has been described as the youngest four-time Tour de France winner in history.
- Joined UAE Team Emirates in 2019 and turned professional in 2017.
Canadian readers may know Pogačar mainly through the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and UCI World Championships, where his results affect major international cycling coverage followed in Canada.
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References
- UAE Team Emirates — https://www.uaeteamemirates.com/rider/tadej-pogacar/Supports: Nationality, hometown, date of birth, pro since, team affiliation, nickname, victories.
- Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/fr/athletes/tadej-pogacarSupports: Birthplace, early cycling background, team membership, Tour de France wins, jerseys, and career milestones.
- Slovenia.info — https://www.slovenia.info/en/stories/tadej-pogacar-the-wonder-boy-who-stunned-the-cycling-worldSupports: Tour de France wins, Giro d’Italia win, world titles, Olympic medal, and ranking milestone.
- Cycling Weekly — https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/21-things-you-didnt-know-about-tadej-pogacarSupports: Date of birth, nationality, birthplace, and Tour de France total as of the article.
- German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tadej_Poga%C4%8DarSupports: Tour de France wins, Giro d’Italia win, world championship wins, and monument tally.