{
  "id": 3369548,
  "title": "Pogacar storms to Vuelta a Espana stage four solo triumph",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/pogacar-storms-to-vuelta-a-espana-stage-four-solo-triumph-3369548",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T22:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/26/pogacar-storms-to-vuelta-a-espana-stage-four-solo-triumph"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tadej Pogacar, representing UAE Team Emirates, delivered an impressive solo victory in the 104.9km fourth stage of the Vuelta a Espana in Andorra. The Slovenian cyclist, aiming to achieve a Grand Tour grand slam, unleashed a powerful attack with around 50km left in the race. His efforts paid off as he crossed the finish line well ahead of the chasing pack, with Jarno Widar and Felix Gall completing the podium in second and third place respectively, both around 2 minutes and 39 seconds behind. Pogacar, already wearing the red jersey after his individual time trial win on the first stage, expressed his happiness and confidence for the upcoming days, emphasizing the importance of focusing on each day as it will reduce stress. The stage featured four categorized climbs and Pogacar's powerful performance led to his commanding lead in the general classification.",
  "summary": "Tadej Pogacar launches his attack 50km from the finish in Andorra's mountains, crossing the line with the chasing pack trailing.",
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        "published": "2026-08-25T14:59:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Pogacar's 50-km solo raid delivers Vuelta stage four win in Andorra",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/pogacars-50-km-solo-raid-delivers-vuelta-stage-four-win-in-andorra",
        "published": "2026-08-25T16:07:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Pogacar storms to Vuelta a Espana stage four solo triumph",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/pogacar-storms-to-vuelta-a-espana-stage-four-solo-triumph",
        "published": "2026-08-25T22:25:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Pogacar storms to Vuelta a Espana stage four solo triumph",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/pogacar-storms-to-vuelta-a-espana-stage-four-solo-triumph",
        "published": "2026-08-26T00:13:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}