Tour de Romandie: Dorian Godon denies Tadej Pogačar a hat trick with vengeful sprint on stage 3

Dorian Godon (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) delivered a significant upset on Stage 3 of the Tour de Romandie, out-sprinting Finn Fisher-Black (UAE Team Emirates) in Orbe to claim his first WorldTour victory. The French national champion denied Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) a hat-trick of stage wins, with the Slovenian superstar finishing a surprising fourth after his team’s lead-out faltered in the final metres.

This unexpected result marks a notable moment for Godon, who had been consistently active but often overshadowed by the peloton's biggest names. For Pogačar, it's a minor blip on an otherwise dominant Romandie campaign, demonstrating that even the most formidable riders can be outmanoeuvred on a punchy finish. It also highlights the strategic importance of a flawless lead-out, a detail UAE Team Emirates usually executes with precision, but which proved elusive on this occasion.

While Pogačar's overall lead remains unassailable, Godon's win serves as a timely reminder that even in a one-man show, the supporting cast can still steal a scene.