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Weekend triumph in the individual time trial
French television broadcaster France 24 confirmed that Remco Evenepoel took first place in the Stage 16 individual time trial of the 2026 Tour de France, a race that started in Évian and finished in Thonon.[1]
Performance details
Evenepoel finished the 29‑kilometre course 28 seconds ahead of Slovenian champion Tadej Pogacar, and more than a minute and four seconds clear of Mattias Skjelmose, who crossed the line third.[1]
Impact on overall standings
The time‑trial win keeps Evenepoel in second place overall, 4 minutes 32 seconds behind Pogacar, who remains the yellow‑jersey wearer as the race heads toward its final stage.[1]
Continuing momentum after Plateau de Solaison
Earlier in the week, the Belgian proved his time‑trial prowess by winning the mountain time trial at the Plateau de Solaison, cementing his reputation as a three‑time world time‑trial champion.[1]
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