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Sepp Kuss crashes but avoids serious injury in Tour de France stage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:07 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Sepp Kuss crashes but avoids serious injury in Tour de France stage
Summary

Sepp Kuss crashed during stage 20 of the 2026 Tour de France on July 25, while leading on a descent towards Alpe d’Huez. The American racer lost control on a bend and struck a low wall, but was saved from falling down the mountainside by strategically placed netting. Kuss, who suffered minor injuries and finished third, was praised for the safety measures implemented by race organisers. Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz won the stage, overtaking Kuss after he crashed for the second time. Race leader Tadej Pogacar continues to hold a significant advantage ahead of the final stage.

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  • •Kuss crashed on a descent during stage 20 of the Tour.
  • •Strategic netting may have prevented a serious fall.
  • •Richard Carapaz won the stage, Kuss finished third.
  • •Tadej Pogacar maintains a seven-minute lead in the overall standings.
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  • 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Tour de France organisers praised for ‘saving life’ of rider Sepp Kuss after terrifying mountain crash
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The American crashed on a fast descent as he led stage 20 but was saved from a horrific fall by some strategically placed netting

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