Slovenian sensation Tadej Pogacar has etched his name in the Tour de France history books with a record-breaking milestone, and now stands on the brink of securing his fourth title at the world’s most prestigious cycling event.
With just one stage left in the 2025 edition, Pogacar is in full control of the General Classification, clocking an impressive total time of 73:54:59. His dominance throughout the competition has brought him within touching distance of matching Chris Froome’s tally of four Tour de France titles — a feat only a few in the modern era have achieved.
The 26-year-old has been a force to reckon with on all fronts this season. While he leads the Yellow Jersey standings, he has also proven his climbing prowess by taking the top spot in the Polka-Dot Jersey race with 117 points.
That’s not all — he sits second in the Green Jersey standings with 272 points, showcasing his all-round capability in sprints and endurance. And if that wasn’t enough, Tadej Pogacar has now achieved something that places him in a league of his own.
Outshining Legends: Tadej Pogacar sets new record with 149 career jerseys
Beyond his potential fourth title, Pogacar’s most significant accomplishment in this Tour de France has been setting a new all-time record for the most jerseys worn throughout a career in the event. With his latest performances, he has now amassed 149 individual jersey honors, surpassing some of the greatest cyclists the sport has ever seen.
This stunning figure overtakes Slovakian sprint king Peter Sagan, who held the previous record with 148 jerseys. Pogacar also moves past Belgian legend Eddy Merckx (145 jerseys) and French icon Bernard Hinault, who had 130 to his name. Each of these names represents a different era of cycling dominance, and to leapfrog them is a testimony to Tadej Pogacar’s consistency, versatility, and brilliance over multiple seasons.
With just one stage to go, the young Slovenian isn’t just racing towards another Yellow Jersey — he’s steadily carving out a legacy that could very well place him among the greatest of all time. And with age still on his side, this might just be the beginning of even more dominance to come.