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French cyclist Sofiane Sehili was released after seven weeks of detention in Russia for crossing the border without proper documentation during his attempt to set a world record cycling across Eurasia. He admitted guilt, was freed without a fine due to time served, and his equipment was returned. Sehili's journey aimed to beat Jonas Deichmann's 2017 record from Lisbon to Vladivostok.
Tadej Pogačar won his fifth consecutive Il Lombardia in 2025, setting a new record on Passo di Ganda with an impressive climb time of 21:22 minutes, showcasing his dominance and immunity to fatigue in the race.
Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar delivered an extraordinary performance on Mont Ventoux, setting a new record for the climb with times of around 54 minutes and 30 seconds, showcasing their exceptional climbing abilities and indicating that the Tour de France is still very much open for competition.
Tadej Pogačar maintained his lead in the Tour de France after a record-breaking ascent of Mont Ventoux, despite strong competition from Jonas Vingegaard, and remains focused on his race despite not claiming to be Superman.