Tour de France: Pogacar takes 100th win in thrilling stage four finish but denied yellow jersey
The GuardianTuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:55:09 PM
Tadej Pogacar notched his 100th career victory in a nail-biting Stage 4 finish at the Tour de France, barely edging out race leader Mathieu van der Poel in a sprint through Rouen. Despite the win, Pogacar missed out on the yellow jersey due to countback rules, while van der Poel retained the overall lead. The thrilling race was overshadowed by a disturbing incident—a man was arrested near the finish line after an attempted stabbing.
Editor’s Note: Pogacar’s milestone win cements his status as the rider to beat this year, but the drama didn’t stop at the finish line. The stabbing attempt—though unrelated to the race—casts a shadow over what should’ve been a pure celebration of elite cycling. It’s a reminder of how major sporting events can become flashpoints for both glory and unexpected chaos.
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