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Vuelta a España: tearful Tronchon claims surprise stage victory in chaotic finish

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 2 September 2026 at 2:45 am

Vuelta a España: tearful Tronchon claims surprise stage victory in chaotic finish

Mas retains the red jersey ahead of rival Roglic Winner sobbed tearfully after shock success French rider Bastien Tronchon claimed victory in stage 10 of the Vuelta a España as he edged a thrilling bunch sprint on Tuesday.

The Groupama rider was followed over the line by Magnus Cort Nielsen and Thibau Nys, who edged Wout van Aert to complete the day’s podium.

Spaniard Enric Mas retained the red jersey ahead of Primoz Roglic and Felix Gall in the general classification.

Five-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar was firm favourite to win the race until he crashed heavily on Saturday, breaking his collarbone and abandoning the event.

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Vuelta a España: tearful Tronchon claims surprise stage victory in chaotic finish

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