Pogačar takes another step towards a mythical Monument sweep

Tadej Pogačar delivered another dominant performance at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, securing his second victory at La Doyenne with an emphatic solo attack from 34km out. His nearest competitor, Romain Bardet, crossed the line 1:39 later, with Mathieu van der Poel finishing third over two minutes adrift. This commanding display marks his third Monument win in 2024, adding to his earlier successes at Strade Bianche and the Tour of Flanders.

This latest triumph significantly propels Pogačar towards the mythical "Monument Sweep," a feat only achieved by Eddy Merckx, who completed it over his entire career. With Milan-San Remo and Il Lombardia remaining, the Slovenian's current form suggests he's not just chasing records, but rewriting the very definition of modern cycling dominance. His ability to win across such varied terrain, from the cobbles of Flanders to the Ardennes climbs, underscores a versatility rarely seen in the contemporary peloton.

While the "Grand Tour-Monument double" remains the ultimate prize, Pogačar’s relentless pursuit of these one-day classics is quickly making the impossible seem merely improbable. The rest of the peloton, it seems, can only watch.