What makes Tadej Pogačar different? New documentary explores his physiology, mindset and the secrets behind his dominance

Tadej Pogacar will be the star of the first installment of Anatomy of a G.O.A.T., a new documentary format from Eurosport that aims to analyze from a scientific and sports perspective the characteristics of some of the greatest athletes in history.

Anatomy of a G.O.A.T will analyze what makes Tadej Pogacar different and showcase unprecedented data on his performance

Eurosport and HBO Max will premiere Anatomy of a G.O.A.T. on November 7, a 45-minute documentary that will attempt to explain the keys to Tadej Pogacar's dominance. The production will feature unprecedented physiological data and testimonies from figures such as Eddy Merckx, Alberto Contador, and Geraint Thomas.

The production will combine new interviews with the Slovenian cyclist with testimonies from people in his circle and sports science specialists. The goal will be to delve into the physical and mental factors that have contributed to making Pogacar one of the great dominators of current cycling.

Unprecedented physiological data and some of the great legends of cycling

Although we have already talked about how the Slovenian talent's Vo2 max could be close to the human limit and he himself leaked his power zones, one of the most interesting aspects of the documentary will be the use of unprecedented data and analysis provided by WHOOP, the company specialized in physiological tracking devices. This information will be used to examine some of the Slovenian's qualities, accompanied by statistics and graphs that will facilitate their interpretation.

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The documentary will also bring together several figures who have closely followed Pogacar's career. Among them will be Eddy Merckx, Alberto Contador, and Geraint Thomas, as well as Matteo Trentin, a former teammate of the Slovenian.

In the scientific section, Iñigo San Millán, Pogacar's former coach and exercise physiology specialist, Jean-Benoît Morin, sports scientist, and Kristen Holmes, Vice President of Performance Science at WHOOP, will participate.

Pogacar's parents, Mirko and Marjeta Pogacar, will also contribute to provide a more personal perspective on his journey.

The premiere comes after a season in which Pogacar has continued to expand a palmarès that, at 28 years old, includes five Tours de France, one Giro d'Italia, two Road World Championships, and 13 Monuments.

When and where to watch the Tadej Pogacar documentary

Anatomy of a G.O.A.T. will premiere on Saturday, November 7, 2026, on Eurosport 2, starting at 1:50 PM, according to the schedule announced by the channel.

That same day it will also be available on demand on HBO Max for its subscribers.

With this first installment dedicated to Pogacar, Eurosport launches a new documentary format that seeks to explain, through science and the testimonies of its protagonists, the qualities that distinguish some of the great figures in sports.