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Wout van Aert wins Vuelta stage 13 in Loja sprint
Belgian rider Wout van Aert claimed victory on stage 13 of the Vuelta a España after a two‑up sprint finish in Loja. The 192.8 km stage began in Alumincar, where a 43‑rider break formed and later merged on the category‑two ascent to Puerto de Granada before the peloton regrouped. Van Aert was propelled forward by teammate Bruno Armirail and launched a decisive attack with 3.5 km to go, holding off Valentin Paret‑Peintre at the line, while Matthew Brennan completed the podium. The win strengthens van Aert’s position in the points classification as the race progresses.
How this was covered
- Left-leaning outlets covered this 4h later
Why it matters
The stage win reshapes the points race and adds a new contender to the Vuelta’s sprint battles.
How this story developed
- Sep 3 Enric Mas extends lead in La Vuelta with late attack, keeps red jersey
- Sep 5 Wout van Aert secured a stage victory on stage 13.
