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Pogacar beats French teen Seixas to win 4th Liege-Bastogne-Liege title

Pogacar beats French teen Seixas to win 4th Liege-Bastogne-Liege title

Summary

Cyclist Tadej Pogacar won the Liege-Bastogne-Liege race for the fourth time, beating 19-year-old French rider Paul Seixas. Pogacar took the lead with 14 kilometers left in the 260-kilometer race and finished first, with Seixas coming in second and Remco Evenepoel third.

Key Facts

  • Tadej Pogacar won his fourth Liege-Bastogne-Liege title and third in a row.
  • The race distance was 260 kilometers through the Ardennes region.
  • Paul Seixas, a 19-year-old French cyclist, finished second in his first attempt at this race.
  • Remco Evenepoel, an Olympic champion, came third after winning the sprint among a large group.
  • Pogacar has won four races this year, with three being major cycling events called Monuments.
  • Pogacar only races a few times each year, making each victory important.
  • Seixas recently won the Fleche Wallonne race, showing he is becoming a top competitor.
  • Pogacar views Seixas as a strong rival who can push him in future races.
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