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Tadej Pogačar: A Rising Star in Professional Cycling

Early Life and Career

Tadej Pogačar was born on September 21, 1998, in Klanec pri Komendi, Slovenia. From a young age, he showed a passion for cycling and began racing at the age of 16. In 2016, Pogačar joined the Ljubljana Gusto Xaurum team and quickly rose through the ranks. He won the Slovenian Junior National Road Race Championship in 2017 and finished second in the junior time trial at the UCI Road World Championships.

Professional Career with UAE Team Emirates

In 2019, Pogačar signed with the UAE Team Emirates WorldTour team. He made an immediate impact, winning the Tour of California and finishing third in the Tour de Suisse. In 2020, Pogačar had a breakthrough season. He won the Tour de France at the age of 21, becoming the youngest rider to win the race since 1904. He also won the Liège-Bastogne-Liège and the Vuelta a España, making him the first rider to win all three Grand Tours in the same year since 1972.

2021 and Beyond

In 2021, Pogačar repeated his victory in the Tour de France, becoming only the third rider in history to win the race three times in a row. He also won the Tour de Suisse and finished second in the Olympic road race. Pogačar continues to be one of the most promising cyclists in the world. He is known for his attacking style of racing and his ability to perform well in both time trials and climbing stages. With several more years of his career ahead of him, Pogačar has the potential to become one of the greatest cyclists of all time.