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GB's Turner claims first Grand Tour stage win at Vuelta

GB's Turner claims first Grand Tour stage win at Vuelta

Summary

Great Britain's Ben Turner won his first Grand Tour stage at the Vuelta a España. He achieved this by finishing first in the fourth stage, a mountain route from Susa to Voiron.

Key Facts

  • Ben Turner is a British cyclist who races for the Ineos team.
  • Turner won the fourth stage of the Vuelta a España, which is 206.7 kilometers long.
  • The stage was a medium mountain route ending in Voiron.
  • Turner's win came through a strong sprint finish, beating Belgian cyclists Jasper Philipsen and Edward Planckaert.
  • He was a last-minute addition to the race, replacing his teammate Lucas Hamilton.
  • Turner described the win as a belief in himself and is his third professional victory.
  • David Gaudu from France is leading the overall race standings after winning the third stage.
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