Jonas Vingegaard Dethrones 2-Time Defending Champion Tadej Pogacar in 2022 Tour de France
The three-week ride of a lifetime concluded Sunday in Paris as riders completed the 21st and final stage of the Tour de France. When it was all said and done, 25-year-old Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard won his first Tour de France in just his second attempt. He beat out Slovenian legend and reigning two-time champion Tadej Pogacar by nearly three minutes. Jasper Philipsen won the final stage, pulling away from the pack late at Champs-Elyses. Meanwhile, Vingegaardâs Jumbo-Visma teammate, Wout Van Aert, finished the Tour with the green jersey (points leader).
A Rivalry of Riders: While Pogacar (23 years old) has been the undisputed Tour de France king after winning the last two years, Vingegaardâs arrival as the new champ should set the stage for an annual rivalry between the two.
âItâs just incredible. Itâs the biggest cycling race of the year, the biggest one you can win and now Iâve won it. No one can take this away from me.â â Jonas Vingegaard
Watch: Tour de France Stage 21 Highlights
Tour de France (Final Standings)
1. Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma): 79H, 33M, 20S
2. Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates): 79H, 36M, 3S
3. Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers): 79H, 40M, 42S
Points Leader: Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma): 480 Points
Climb Leader: Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma): 72 Points)
Full Final Standings
Additional Storylines
NY Times: Jonas Vingegaard Wins Tour de France, Completing His Sudden Ascent to Top
The Guardian: Jonas Vingegaard Takes Tour de France Glory & Tadej Pogacarâs Aura of Invincibility