Pogacar avenges 2024 defeat against Vingegaard with commanding triumph at Le Lioran

LE LIORAN, France, July 14 : Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar turned the tables on rival Jonas Vingegaard with a commanding performance on Tuesday to win the 10th stage of the Tour de France, taking sweet revenge at Le Lioran, where the Dane had beaten him two years ago.In 2024, Pogacar was outpaced by Vingegaard in a dramatic finale, but this time, the Slovenian left nothing to chance.Launching a powerful solo attack with 16 kilometres to go, Pogacar surged ahead and crossed the line roughly 30 seconds clear of his nearest pursuers, while Vingegaard finished seventh, 44 seconds back.The stage win marked Pogacar's third of this year's Tour and the 24th of his remarkable career in the event. Reflecting on his victory, the four-time Tour de France champion pointedly referenced his second-place finis