Pogacar ends long wait for Milan-SanremoAFP, SANrEMO, ItalyTadej Pogacar on Saturday claimed another landmark victory by edging the thrilling Milan-Sanremo, finally adding a fourth of road cycling’s five “Monument” races to his collection. UAE Team Emirates’ Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar reacts as he crosses the finish line to win the 117th Milan-Sanremo one-day classic cycling race in Sanremo, Italy, on Saturday. Photo: AFPThe 27-year-old Slovenian, who won Strade Bianche earlier this month, became the first man since Giuseppe Saronni in 1983 to win Milan-Sanremo as world champion. But I also know that I cannot wait too long, because he has a better kick than me probably... That gap was cut to nine seconds by the time Pogacar attacked again on the Poggio and dropped Van der Poel, with Pidcock hanging on.
