Tadej Pogačar, in a dominant display at the Tour de France, shattered Marco Pantani's Plateau de Beille record, solidifying his grip on the yellow jersey and crushing any hopes of his rival Jonas Vingegaard. Pogačar's impressive climb of the 15.8km ascent in just 39:41, 3:40 faster than Pantani's time from 1998, showcases his exceptional form. Inspired by Pantani's legacy, Pogačar aims to emulate the Italian's achievements of winning both the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France in the same year. With consecutive wins in the Pyrenees, Pogačar's third stage victory in the race highlights his dominance. At just 25 years old, Pogačar's success at the Tour de France positions him among cycling's greats, inching closer to legendary figures like Marcel Kittel and Freddy Maertens. His impressive performance at the Tour signals a bright future ahead for the talented Slovenian rider.