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Pogačar narrowly wins first stage of the Spanish Vuelta

The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:54 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Pogačar narrowly wins first stage of the Spanish Vuelta
Summary

Tadej Pogačar secured victory in the opening stage of the Spanish Vuelta on August 22, completing the 9.5-kilometer time trial in Monaco with a time of 10 minutes, 57 seconds. He edged out British rider Ethan Hayter by just 0.09 seconds. Hayter had initially led but Pogačar accelerated near the finish to clinch the win. Josh Tarling, a fellow Brit, finished behind Hayter, competing just a week after his brother's tragic death in an accident during the Volta a Portugal. The Vuelta continues with more stages scheduled.

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  • •Pogačar wins the first stage of the Spanish Vuelta
  • •Ethan Hayter finishes just 0.09 seconds behind
  • •Josh Tarling competes a week after a family tragedy
  • •Stage took place in Monaco on August 22
  • •Time trial covered a distance of 9.5 kilometers
Latest Updates
  • 6:27 PMThe Guardian Sport — Tadej Pogacar pips British duo in Monaco time trial to claim first stage of Vuelta
  • 5:54 PMYahoo Sports — Pogačar produces explosive finish to win the first stage of the Spanish Vuelta
What they're saying
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Tadej Pogačar produced an explosive finish to win the first stage of the Spanish Vuelta by edging British rider Ethan Hayter by 0.09 seconds in the opening time trial on Saturday. Hayter, who had gone earlier, must have thought he was going to win as he watched Pogačar on course to finish some seconds slower than he had. Hayter finished four seconds faster than compatriot Josh Tarling, who was racing just over a week after his younger brother Finlay Tarling was killed after being struck by a vehicle during the Volta a Portugal.

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Tour de France beats Ethan Hayter to claim red jersey Joshua Tarling third a week after death of brother Finlay Tadej Pogacar stormed to victory in the individual time trial to claim the leader’s red jersey after the first stage of the Vuelta a España on Saturday. The overwhelming favourite, aiming to complete a career Grand Tour treble, completed the 9.4km ride a fraction of a second faster than Britain’s Ethan Hayter (Soudal Quick-Step). Continue reading...

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