Jasper Philipsen wins Stage 17 of Tour de France, Tadej Pogacar protects lead
Tadej Pogacar maintains his overall lead in the Tour de France following stage victories by Jasper Philipsen and Richard Carapaz.
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The brief
Jasper Philipsen won Stage 17 in a sprint finish, while Richard Carapaz secured a solo victory in Stage 18 following a late breakaway. Coverage from Reuters, NBC Sports, and TNT Sports emphasizes that Tadej Pogacar has retained the yellow jersey and the overall lead through both stages.
Philipsen described the effort of his Stage 17 win as costing him years of his life. Further updates will follow as the race progresses beyond Stage 18.
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Quick answers
Who won Stage 17 and Stage 18?
Jasper Philipsen won Stage 17, and Richard Carapaz won Stage 18.
Who is currently holding the overall lead?
Tadej Pogacar remains in the yellow jersey.
How did Richard Carapaz win his stage?
He secured a solo victory via a late breakaway.
Coverage (5)
- Richard Carapaz secures solo victory in Tour de France stage 18, Tadej Pogacar stays in yellow Reuters · 17h ago
- Richard Carapaz wins Stage 18 of the Tour de France with a late breakaway, Tadej Pogacar keeps overall lead NBC Sports · 17h ago
- Philipsen explains how Stage 17 win 'cost me a few years of my life' TNT Sports · 1d ago
- Philipsen sprints to victory in Tour de France stage 17, Pogacar retains overall lead Reuters · 1d ago
- 2026 Tour de France Stage 18 Preview Cycling Mole · 1d ago
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