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Pogacar Matches Tour of Flanders Record with Third Victory, Eyes Monument Sweep

Posted : 06 April 2026

Tadej Pogacar once again demonstrated his dominance in the Classics by claiming a third victory at the Tour of Flanders on Sunday, matching the all-time record for wins in the historic Belgian Monument. The world champion produced a powerful performance over the 278km cobbled course, distancing his rivals with a well-timed attack that ultimately decided the race.

Pogacar’s move on the decisive climbs saw him break clear from long-time contender Mathieu van der Poel, with double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel finishing strongly on his Flanders debut to take third.

The Slovenian’s latest triumph brings his total to 12 Monument victories, placing him ahead of Roger de Vlaeminck and behind only cycling legend Eddy Merckx on the all-time list.

With victories at Milan‑San Remo and Strade Bianche earlier in the season, Pogacar’s win in Flanders keeps alive the rare possibility of winning all five Monument races in a single year — a feat achieved by only a handful of riders in the sport’s history.

Despite the talk of history, the 27‑year‑old remained measured in his comments after the race, emphasising enjoyment of the moment and focus on the upcoming Paris‑Roubaix.

Evenepoel’s performance impressed observers on his first attempt at the cobbled classic, while Van der Poel pushed hard but ultimately couldn’t match Pogacar’s strength in the finale. As attention now turns to the next Monument on the calendar, all eyes will be on Pogacar to see if he can complete what would be an extraordinary season of one‑day racing.

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