{
  "id": 2425275,
  "title": "Why these people believe in 'freak' Tadej Pogačar's victories",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/why-these-people-believe-in-freak-tadej-pogacars-victories",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T19:32:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/tadej-pogacar-tour-de-france-wins-suspicion/106881158"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "People are drawn to Tadej Pogačar's victories due to his near-total dominance in professional cycling. The Slovenian cyclist has shown an uncanny ability to claim victories in major races, including three Tour de France wins, a Giro d'Italia, two world championships, and eight Monument one-day races. His performances are characterized by displays of daring, verve, and free-spirited riding, often erasing significant gaps between himself and his competitors. However, the specter of doping in cycling casts a shadow over Pogačar's achievements.",
  "summary": "As Tadej Pogačar continues to mop up cycling's biggest accolades and most controversial record, one former doper believes he has found the answer to his success: he is just a \"freak\".",
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Why these people believe in 'freak' Tadej Pogačar's victories",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/why-these-people-believe-in-freak-tadej-pogacars-victories-2429342",
        "published": "2026-08-21T19:32:45.000Z"
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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."
}