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Pogacar eyes Vuelta crown to complete Grand Tour sweep
Slovenian cycling champion Tadej Pogacar is targeting victory at Spain's Vuelta a Espana to join an elite group of riders who have won all three Grand Tours in a single season. The 25-year-old will return to the Spanish race for the first time since 2019, having already claimed victories at the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia this year.
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Pogacar's pursuit of a Grand Tour hat-trick represents one of cycling's most ambitious undertakings, as few riders in the sport's history have managed to win the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a Espana in the same calendar year.
The dominant force in professional cycling this season, Pogacar has already secured two of the three coveted titles. His return to the Vuelta comes nearly five years after his last appearance at the Spanish Grand Tour, when he competed as a younger and less-experienced rider.
Acquiring the Vuelta crown would represent a significant milestone in Pogacar's career and cement his status among cycling's greatest modern champions. The achievement would place him among a select group of riders who have accomplished the rare feat of winning all three Grand Tours within a single season.
Pogacar's proven form throughout 2024 suggests he will be among the favourites when the Vuelta begins. His success at the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia this year has demonstrated his ability to sustain peak performance across multiple demanding competitions.