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.

Source: Taipei Times March 22, 2026 17:12 UTC