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Tadej Pogacar’s Dominance in 2024: A Cycling Phenomenon

In the cycling scene of 2024, Tadej Pogacar stands unmatched. ⁤The Slovenian superstar has celebrated numerous significant achievements, securing victory in 12 Grand ​Tour ⁢stages, clinching ​the Giro⁤ d’Italia‌ and⁣ the Tour de‍ France⁢ General Classification (GC), as well as donning his first Rainbow Jersey.

A Stunning Display of Skill

Brian Holm, a former professional cyclist and ‍Denmark’s national road champion from 1990, observed Pogacar’s remarkable performances with great admiration. Throughout the season, he witnessed Pogacar ​outperform competitors like ‍Jonas Vingegaard during the Tour de France with absolute dominance.

“Pogacar’s victories are plentiful,” Holm mentioned in an interview with⁤ DR.⁢ “He makes other cyclists appear ⁤inexperienced.” According to him, “The integrity ​of the Tour⁣ de France was never at​ stake for him. In the Giro d’Italia, it felt as though ​he toyed⁢ with his rivals. When he‌ launched ⁤his attack at Worlds Championship ‍events last season, many thought he was being overly ambitious—but that strategy proved effective.”

Redefining Greatness in Cycling

Pogacar’s astonishing run throughout 2024​ has led some experts ⁣to label him ‍one of cycling’s all-time greats—perhaps even ⁢eclipsing icons such ⁤as Eddy Merckx. “Let’s revisit this conversation in five ⁣years,” cautioned Holm regarding this​ assessment while recognizing Pogacar’s current form. “What‍ he’s accomplishing right now is remarkable;⁤ however, every athlete eventually faces repercussions ⁢for such high intensity.”

The future remains bright for Pogacar as well; next weekend he’ll compete for his fourth⁤ consecutive Il Lombardia title in Italy—a feat that would put ‍him on par with cycling legend Fausto Coppi and further ⁢solidify his legacy​ among sport’s elite competitors.

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