Andreas Leknessund wins stage seven of Vuelta a España in solo attack
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:23 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Andreas Leknessund of Norway secured a solo victory in stage seven of the Vuelta a España, finishing at Aramón Valdelinares. In a 149.8km stage from Vall d’Alba, Leknessund made a decisive move from a five-rider breakaway 7.5km from the finish. This marks his first Grand Tour stage win, coinciding with a day of national mourning for the death of King Harald. Teammate Tobias Johannessen also performed strongly, finishing behind Leknessund.
- •Leknessund attacked from a breakaway group 7.5km before the finish.
- •He completed the stage in 149.8km from Vall d’Alba.
- •This is Leknessund's first stage win in a Grand Tour.
- •The win comes as Norway mourns King Harald's passing.
- •Tobias Johannessen also finishes in a strong position.
- 4:23 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘Special for Norway’: Andreas Leknessund breaks clear to win Vuelta a España stage seven
"Norway in mourning after death of King Harald ‘It’s only a small thing in the bigger picture’ The Norwegian Andreas Leknessund launched a successful solo attack on the final climb to the summit finish of Aramón Valdelinares to win stage seven of the Vuelta a España, ahead of Uno-X Mobility teammate and compatriot Tobias Johannessen on a day when their country mourned the death of King Harald. Leknessund made his move from a five-rider breakaway 7.5km from the finish at the end of the 149.8km ride from Vall d’Alba, and pulled away to win his first Grand Tour stage on his Vuelta debut. Continue reading...
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