Vingegaard's victory in the 2022 Tour de France was a major upset. He was not considered to be one of the favorites to win the race, but he emerged as a contender after winning the eighth stage. Vingegaard maintained his lead throughout the rest of the race, and he eventually won by a margin of 2 minutes and 43 seconds.
Vingegaard's victory was a major achievement for Danish cycling. He is the first Danish rider to win the Tour de France since Bjarne Riis in 1996.