He started so much that we have the impression that Tadej Pogacar dominates this Tour de France since the departure in Lille. Winner of the 4th stage, in yellow for 11 of the 18 stages, the Slovenian continues to write his legend.
On Thursday, on the terrible slopes of the Col de la Loze, the Slovenian sported the yellow tunic for the 51st time in his career. He took the opportunity to integrate a very closed circle since he returns to the height of Jacques Anquetil, 5th in the classification of all time with 51 days in yellow.
If it remains at the same level, Pogi should quickly climb the ladder of this honorary classification since Christopher Froome, 4th, points to 59 days in yellow. In front of the Kenyan Blanc, Miguel Indurain (3rd) and his 60 days of racing with the leader jersey. In view of Pogacar’s performances in recent years, it should, quite easily, integrate this top 3 in a few years.
On the other hand, to open the doors of the Top 2, the Slovenian will have to charcoal for a few more years. 2nd, Bernard Hinault indeed points to far ahead with his 79 days in yellow. Eddy Merckx, leader – by far – can still see him coming. Because with its 95 days in yellow, the cannibal is on another planet. Whatever, with Pogacar we are safe from anything.
The classification of “days in yellow” on the Tour de France
1. Eddy Merckx – 95
2. Bernard Hinault – 79
3. Miguel Indurain – 60
4. Christopher Froome – 59
5. Tadej Pogacar and Jacques Anquetil – 51