Waerenskjold takes maiden win in fastest-ever stage

BBC News Wednesday 15 July 2026, 16:23 UTC 1 min read

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Soren Waerenskjold catches the big guns by surprise with a long-range sprint to win the fastest-ever stage of the Tour de France.

Waerenskjold (PERSON) Soren Waerenskjold (PERSON) the Tour de France (ORG)

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