Pogacar closes in on record-equaling fifth Tour de France title as Carapaz wins penultimate stage
Tadej Pogacar is on the brink of a historic fifth Tour de France victory as Richard Carapaz secures the penultimate stage.
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The brief
The 2026 Tour de France is nearing its climax. Tadej Pogacar is poised to win his fifth title, equaling a record. Richard Carapaz won the penultimate stage, a dramatic climb of Alpe d’Huez.
Coverage emphasizes Carapaz's remarkable comeback from surgery. EF Pro Cycling, The Guardian, Yahoo and NBC Sports are among the outlets reporting on the race. Watch for the final stage to confirm Pogacar's record-equaling victory.
Coverage does not yet specify the details of Carapaz's surgery.
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Quick answers
Who won the penultimate stage of the 2026 Tour de France?
Richard Carapaz won the penultimate stage.
How many Tour de France titles is Tadej Pogacar aiming to win?
Pogacar is aiming to win his fifth Tour de France title.
What is notable about Richard Carapaz's performance?
Carapaz's performance is notable for his comeback from surgery.
Coverage (4)
- Le Bourg-d'Oisans EF Pro Cycling · 13h ago
- Tour de France 2026: Carapaz wins stage 20 on dramatic climb of Alpe d’Huez The Guardian · 13h ago
- Richard Carapaz fights back from surgery to claim climbing honours at Tour de France Yahoo · 13h ago
- Pogacar closes in on record-equaling fifth Tour de France title as Carapaz wins penultimate stage NBC Sports · 13h ago
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