UAE Team Emirates (United Arab Emirates) - Press Release: Slovenian outfoxes Adam Yates after an intense duel.
Tadej Pogačar continued his winning ways on the ascent of Jebel Hafeet claiming victory on the third stage, while wearing the race leader’s jersey.
The talented Slovenian battled Adam Yates (Ineos-Grenadiers) who now trails in the GC by 43’’.
A strong team performance by UAE Team Emirates saw them arrive at the final ascent (10.5 km climb, finishing at 1025 meters above sea level) leading the peloton and reducing it heavily by setting a fierce tempo.
Pogačar was able to respond promptly to the attacks of Sepp Kuss (Jumbo-Visma) and Adam Yates, pouncing in the final metres to outsprint the Briton.
This marks UAE Team Emirates’ third success on this climb: Pogačar’s double was preceded by Rui Costa’s win in 2017.
Stage 3 results:
- Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) 3h58’35 “
- Adam Yates (Ineos-Grenadiers) s.t.
- Sergio Higuita (Ef-Nippo) 48 ”
General classification after the 3rd stage:
- Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) 7h58’30 “
- Adam Yates (Ineos-Grenadiers) 43 ”
- Joao Almeida (Deceunick-Quick Step) 1’03 “
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