UAE Team Emirates (USA) - Press Release: Twenty year old Tadej Pogačar has added his name to the roll of honour at the Tour of California, becoming the youngest ever winner in the races history.
The young gun from UAE Team Emirates celebrated his success in the World Tour race after having successfully defended the lead on the 141km final stage from Santa Clarita to Pasadena, having become leader of the race 24 hours before after his win on Mt.Baldy.
In the final general classification standings, Pogačar led by 16″ on Sergio Higuita (EF Education First) and 17″ on Kasper Asgreen (Deceuninck-Quick-Step).
This is the first year competing in the World Tour for Pogačar, who already this season boasts a stage and the general classification at the Volta ao Algarve. The Slovenian can now add a stage win and his success in the overall standing in California.
Stage 7 results:
- Cees Bol (Ned) Team Sunweb 2h53’16”
- Peter Sagan (Svk) Bora-hansgrohe s.t.
- Jasper Philipsen (Bel) UAE Team Emirates s.t.
Final general classification:
- Tadej Pogačar (Slo) 32h55’12”
- Sergio Higuita (Col) UAE Team Emirates 16″
- Jasper Agreen (Den) Deceuninck-Quick Step 17″
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