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Jan Christen wins stage in Tour of Poland, Lemmen retains leader's jersey

Jan Christen secures victory in the fifth stage of the Tour of Poland, while Bart Lemmen successfully defends his leader's jersey.

8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Jan Christen wins stage in Tour of Poland, Lemmen retains leader's jersey — Photo: Løken ( User:Løken ) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Swiss cyclist Jan Christen has won the fifth stage of the Tour of Poland. Christen crossed the finish line first in this hilly stage, marking a significant addition to the achievements of Tadej Pogacar's team.

Bart Lemmen has managed to maintain his position as the leader in the overall standings. He finished the stage in eleventh place, which was enough to defend his leader's jersey. According to NU.nl, Lemmen remains a strong contender in the competition, while Christen is now receiving more attention for his victory.

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