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Tadej Pogačar leads Vuelta after stage win and standing

Tadej Pogačar won the first stage of the Vuelta a España and leads the overall standings.

23 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Tadej Pogačar leads Vuelta after stage win and standing — Photo: Chabe01 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Tadej Pogačar claimed victory in the first stage of the Vuelta a España, a 9.4-kilometer individual time trial in Monaco. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG cyclist edged out Ethan Hayter from Soudal Quick-Step by just nine hundredths of a second. Joshua Tarling from INEOS finished in third place.

The first stage marked a significant moment for Pogačar as he sported the Red Jersey for the first time in his career at the Vuelta. His success demonstrated his consistently high level of performance and created great expectations for the upcoming stages.

On Sunday, the second stage of the race took place, during which Pogačar successfully defended his lead. He secured valuable points with a third-place finish, maintaining the Red Jersey.

Archive photo: Tadej Pogačar leads Vuelta after stage win and standing — Archive photoPhoto: jesús iglesias from madrid, España · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

The stage win in the second stage went to British rider Brennan, while Pogačar continues to lead the overall standings after the first two stages. His performances in both the time trial and the second stage provide optimism for the challenges ahead in the Vuelta.

On Monday, another challenging stage with a mountain finish is set to take place. This could be crucial for the competition's progression, as Pogačar once again has the opportunity to expand his lead.

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