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Marco Brenner wins 14th stage of Vuelta a España

German cyclist Marco Brenner secured victory in the 14th stage of the Vuelta a España, marking his team's first win in a Grand Tour.

5 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Marco Brenner wins 14th stage of Vuelta a España — Archive photoPhoto: Jérémy-Günther-Heinz Jähnick · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Marco Brenner, a German cyclist from Team Tudor, won the 14th stage of the Vuelta a España. This result marks the first victory in a Grand Tour for both Brenner and his team.

The stage was challenging, particularly due to the mountainous terrain, where Brenner excelled in a duel with Colombian cyclist Santiago Buitrago from Team Bahrain Victorious. The German completed the race with a time that secured his victory, finishing just one second ahead of Buitrago.

The lead in the Vuelta remains with Enric Mas from Team Movistar, who has continued his strong form throughout the competition. Mas has extended his advantage over second-placed Primoz Roglic, who is currently engaged in a tight battle for the overall classification.

Portuguese cyclist João Almeida finished the stage in 10th place, 1 minute and 9 seconds behind the winner, while teammate Ivo Oliveira crossed the finish line ahead of Mas. Both are part of UAE Team Emirates and played crucial roles in supporting Almeida.

The 14th stage stood out not only for Brenner's victory but also for the performances of other notable cyclists, such as Primoz Roglic and Richard Carapaz, who faced difficulties and lost time in their quest for the title.

With this victory, Marco Brenner solidifies his position as one of Germany's cycling hopes, reflecting the growing competitiveness and talent in the sport, while expectations remain high for the upcoming stages of the Vuelta.

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