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Tour de France: Vingegaard beats Pogagcar in sprint for stage win

Tour de France: Vingegaard Triumphs over Pogacar in Thrilling Sprint Finish Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard emerged victorious in a sensational sprint finish against rival and overall leader Tadej Pogacar to win stage 11 of the Tour de France. The stage, which covered a distance of 198.9 kilometers from Sorgues to Malaucene, witnessed an intense battle between the top contenders. Vingegaard, riding for Team Jumbo-Visma, proved his mettle by outpacing Pogacar in the final sprint to claim the stage win. This victory marks Vingegaard's first ever stage win in the prestigious race. The day began with a breakaway group comprising 20 riders, including some notable names such as Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde. This group quickly established a significant margin over the peloton and looked determined to stay ahead. However, with the challenging terrain and steep climbs awaiting them, maintaining the lead would prove to be a daunting task. As the race progressed, the peloton, led by the UAE Team Emirates of Pogacar, chased down the breakaway group. The steep ascent up the iconic Mont Ventoux was a key decisive moment, with the favorites battling for position and relentlessly pushing their limits. The gradient, coupled with high temperatures, added to the grueling challenge faced by the riders. Nearing the summit of Mont Ventoux, it became evident

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