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Andreas Leknessund wins stage 7 of Vuelta a Espana; Pogacar extends overall lead

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:19 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Andreas Leknessund wins stage 7 of Vuelta a Espana; Pogacar extends overall lead
Summary

Andreas Leknessund claimed his first grand tour stage victory in stage seven of the Vuelta a Espana on August 28, 2026. The 27-year-old Norwegian led a Uno-X Mobility one-two finish, finishing ahead of teammate Tobias Halland Johannessen after breaking away on the final climb. This win was significant for Norway, following the recent passing of King Harald V. Tadej Pogacar continued to strengthen his overall lead, increasing his advantage over second-placed Enric Mas. Felix Gall and Oscar Onley made notable advancements in their classifications amidst a competitive field.

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  • •Leknessund finishes stage seven ahead of teammate Johannessen.
  • •Pogacar adds 16 seconds to his overall lead after dropping key rivals.
  • •The win is Leknessund's first in a grand tour after several near misses.
  • •Norway celebrates its first Vuelta stage win since 2010.
  • •Wout van Aert now leads the green jersey classification.
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  • 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — Andreas Leknessund wins Vuelta a Espana stage 7 as Tadej Pogacar extends lead
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Norway’s Leknessund won his maiden grand tour stage ahead of teammate and compatriot Tobias Halland Johannessen

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