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Slovenian equals Fausto Coppi’s tally of victories
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Matches Eddy Merckx in 1975 with Monument win
Tadej Pogacar captured Il Lombardia for a fifth time in succession, equalling Fausto Coppi’s record of victories in the season-ending Monument race.
The Slovenian crossed the line first in Bergamo after a trademark attack on the Passo di Ganda climb to blitz the rest of the field and become the first man since Eddy Merckx in 1975 to win three Monuments, the Tour de France and a world title in a single season.
Written by AFP
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