Vingegaard denies Pogacar to win opening Tour stage
BBC Sport·July 4, 2026
Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark has secured the yellow jersey on the first stage of the Tour de France. He achieved this by winning the opening team time trial, outperforming his competitors, including Tadej Pogacar. Vingegaard's victory marked a strong start to the tournament, setting the tone for the rest of the competition. The Danish cyclist's win denied Pogacar the top spot, giving Vingegaard an early advantage.
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