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Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz wins Stage 18 in a solo breakaway

Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz wins Stage 18 in a solo breakaway

Summary

Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz won the 18th stage of the Tour de France by breaking away from his competitors near the end of the race. He finished well ahead of Switzerland’s Mauro Schmid and American Matteo Jorgenson, who came in 45 seconds later. The next stage will be another challenging mountain ride with over 3,000 meters of climbing.

Key Facts

  • Richard Carapaz is from Ecuador.
  • He won Stage 18 of the Tour de France with a solo breakaway. This means he rode ahead alone and stayed in front until the finish.
  • Mauro Schmid from Switzerland finished second.
  • Matteo Jorgenson from the USA finished third, 45 seconds behind Carapaz.
  • The next stage will include more than 3,000 meters of elevation gain, meaning a very difficult climb.
  • The article also mentions celebrations for Spain’s World Cup win and other unrelated news stories.
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