{"id":1108,"date":"2024-07-30T00:39:20","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T00:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=1108"},"modified":"2024-07-30T00:39:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T00:39:20","slug":"im-not-an-idiot-dont-associate-me-with-one-indeed-angry-tadej-pogacar-hits-back-at-lance-armstrong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=1108","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;I&#8217;m not an &#8220;idiot&#8221;; don&#8217;t associate me with one, indeed&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; &#8220;:Angry Tadej Poga\u010dar hits back at Lance Armstrong"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a heated response to recent comments made by cycling legend Lance Armstrong, Tadej Poga\u010dar has sharply defended himself, expressing frustration and disapproval. Armstrong, who has been known for his controversial statements and history, had made remarks that Poga\u010dar felt were unfair and demeaning.<\/p>\n<p>In his retort, Poga\u010dar stated firmly, &#8220;I&#8217;m not an &#8216;idiot&#8217;; don&#8217;t associate me with one, indeed.&#8221; His comments reflect a clear dissatisfaction with being compared or associated with Armstrong&#8217;s notorious legacy, which includes his own doping scandal and subsequent fall from grace.<\/p>\n<p>Armstrong\u2019s comments, which were perceived as a critique or comparison of Poga\u010dar\u2019s performance and approach, seem to have struck a nerve with the young Slovenian cyclist. Poga\u010dar, known for his impressive achievements and sportsmanship, has always maintained a clean image and high standards in the sport.<\/p>\n<p>The exchange underscores the ongoing tension and scrutiny in the world of professional cycling, where past controversies and current achievements often collide in the public eye. Poga\u010dar\u2019s response highlights his desire to be recognized for his own merit and integrity rather than being associated with a controversial figure from the sport\u2019s past.<\/p>\n<p>As the debate continues, cycling fans and commentators will be watching closely to see how this public dispute evolves and whether it impacts the dynamic within the professional cycling community.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; In a heated response to recent comments made by cycling legend Lance Armstrong, Tadej Poga\u010dar has sharply defended himself, expressing frustration and disapproval. Armstrong, who has been known for his controversial statements and history, had made remarks that Poga\u010dar felt were unfair and demeaning. 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