Pogacar Dominates Fleche Wallonne with Strategic Attack, Secures Second Title
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Tadej Pogacar, the reigning Tour de France champion, showcased his prowess by clinching his second Fleche Wallonne title. After recent setbacks at Paris-Roubaix and Amstel Gold Race, Pogacar made a decisive move on the Mur de Huy, outpacing rivals Kevin Vauquelin and Tom Pidcock amidst challenging weather conditions.
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Tadej Pogacar won his second Fleche Wallonne title with a strategic attack 400 meters from the finish on the Mur de Huy.
Pogacar's victory came after recent disappointments at Paris-Roubaix and Amstel Gold Race.
The race was affected by rain and cold weather, adding to the challenge of the steep climb.
Pogacar's main rival, Remco Evenepoel, was struggling, which Pogacar exploited to launch his winning move.
Kevin Vauquelin finished second and Tom Pidcock third, with Vauquelin repeating his second-place finish from the previous year.