{
  "id": 18333253,
  "title": "'He's now above me' – Eddy Merckx concedes defeat over being the greatest as new Tadej Pogačar documentary launched",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/hes-now-above-me-eddy-merckx-concedes-defeat-over-being-the-greatest",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T12:33:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Cycling Weekly",
    "slug": "cycling-weekly",
    "url": "https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/hes-now-above-me-eddy-merckx-concedes-defeat-over-being-the-greatest-as-new-tadej-pogacar-documentary-launched"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tadej Pogačar is the focus of the first documentary in a new series by TNT Sports, showcasing the greatest athletes of all time. The 45-minute film presents quotes and appearances from various individuals familiar with the five-time Tour de France winner, including colleagues, competitors, and even Tadej Pogačar himself, who offers brief insights. The documentary highlights Pogačar's attacking spirit and willingness to compete in various races, from Spring Classics to the Tour de France. Eddy Merckx, the Belgian cycling legend, commends Pogačar's spirit and notes that he now outranks him: \"He's above me.\" Merckx also acknowledges Pogačar's fearlessness in attacking during the Tour de France when wearing the yellow jersey. Spanish Tour de France winner Alberto Contador, who has experienced the pressure of being placed on a pedestal, compares Pogačar to Usain Bolt, stating that it is exceptionally rare to find an athlete who surpasses their rivals across all races from February to October. Pogačar himself emphasizes the importance of having fun, appreciating his teammates, and pushing through challenging moments. While the documentary contains no groundbreaking revelations, it offers a solid overview of Pogačar's accomplishments, making it a useful watch for those less familiar with his career and a competent rider profile for those already well-acquainted with his achievements. Anatomy of a GOAT is scheduled to premiere on TNT Sports, Eurosport, and HBO Max this Saturday, November 7.",
  "summary": "'Anatomy of a GOAT' is the first in a series of TNT Sports shows profiling the best ever athletes",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}