Tour de France: Pogacar takes 100th win in thrilling stage four finish but denied yellow jersey
Briefly

Tadej Pogacar won stage four of the Tour de France, overtaking Mathieu van der Poel just before the finish line. This victory marks Pogacar's 100th career win. The stage spanned 174.2km from Amiens to Rouen and culminated in a sprint finish among the top riders. Pogacar, alongside Van der Poel and Jonas Vingegaard, showcased competitive tactics throughout, with Pogacar's team ultimately controlling the front leading to a high-stakes finish. Despite Van der Poel retaining the yellow jersey, Pogacar's win established him at the top of the leaderboard alongside Van der Poel.
Reigning champion Tadej Pogacar overtook Mathieu van der Poel just before the line to win stage four of the Tour de France and level at the top of the general classification.
The 174.2km ride from Amiens to Rouen ended in a thrilling sprint finish, with Pogacar earning his 100th career win in professional cycling.
Pogacar described the victory as incredible, particularly in the jersey, emphasizing that achieving 100 victories is amazing.
A breakaway group attempted to create an early lead, but Pogacar's UAE Team Emirates took control during the final climbs to set up a dramatic finish.
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