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Pogacar Praises 19-Year-Old Paul Seixas as Real Threat Ahead of Tour de France

The remarks suggest a real challenger has emerged from the spring.

Overview

  • In a new RSI Sport interview, four-time Tour winner Tadej Pogacar called Paul Seixas “impressive” and “very mature.”
  • Pogacar said racing the 19-year-old gave him extra motivation for the future after their recent duel.
  • Liège-Bastogne-Liège, a Monument one-day classic, ended with Pogacar winning by 45 seconds as Seixas finally cracked about 13 kilometers from the line.
  • Seixas also placed second at Strade Bianche in March, which marked him as a fast-rising talent.
  • The French teenager has confirmed his first Tour de France start from July 4 to 26, setting up a possible rivalry to watch in July.