Tour of Flanders 2026: Tadej Pogačar equals record of De Ronde wins

Tour of Flanders 2026: Tadej Pogačar equals record of De Ronde wins

The world champion defends Ronde van Vlaanderen crown finishing ahead of Mathieu van der Poel and Remco Evenepoel


Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) continued his winning start to 2026 with victory at the Tour of Flanders and in doing so takes a record-equalling third De Ronde title. He broke clear of Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Premier Tech) on the final ascent of the Oude Kwaremont to take his second successive title. Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) rounded out the podium on his debut at the race.

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