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Pogačar is collecting membership cards

By winning on debut as world champion, Pogačar joins an elite club that includes Tom Boonen, Abraham Olano, Francesco Moser and – of course – Eddy Merckx.

Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) wins the 2024 Giro dell'Emilia in the rainbow jersey of world champion. Photo: © Cor Vos

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