"Tadej Pogacar lit up Kigali's climbs with a trademark long-range attack to claim a second consecutive men's road race world title on Sunday. There was an air of inevitability surrounding the event in Rwanda as the Slovenian cemented his legacy among cycling's all-time greats. Pogacar triumphed as the world championships were staged in Africa for the first time, with hundreds of thousands cheering from the roadside. Remco Evenepoel, who won the individual time trial title"
"for the third year in a row last Sunday, finished second, one minute and 28 seconds off the pace after suffering mechanical problems. The Irish rider Ben Healy took third place, another 48 seconds further back. It was Ireland's first podium finish in the event since Sean Kelly also claimed the bronze medal in 1989. Britain's Tom Pidcock finished in 10th place, nine minutes and seven seconds behind the winning time."
"I was left alone quite early and going solo like last year and fighting myself, so I was happy I made it, said Pogacar afterwards. It was so hard in the few final laps ... first you doubt a bit, but you have to push through. It was an incredible experience and a successful week. When Pogacar surged on Mount Kigali with 104 km remaining, throwing caution to the wind, the script felt familiar. Only Juan Ayuso of Spain"
Tadej Pogacar launched a trademark long-range attack on Kigali's climbs and soloed to a second consecutive men's road race world title. The world championships were staged in Africa for the first time, with hundreds of thousands lining the roads. Remco Evenepoel finished second after suffering mechanical problems, one minute and 28 seconds behind. Ben Healy took third, giving Ireland its first podium in the race since 1989. Pogacar surged on Mount Kigali with 104 km remaining, dropped rivals over successive laps, and became only the second rider in two decades to successfully defend the rainbow jersey.
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