Wout van Aert Secures Second Victory in Vuelta a Espana Stage Seven Sprint

Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert claimed his second stage win in the Vuelta a Espana, with Ben O'Connor maintaining the overall lead. The 180.5km race concluded with a sprint finish. Key rivals fell behind due to crashes and tough climbs, solidifying van Aert's victory and strength in the points competition.

Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert sprinted to a triumphant victory in stage seven of the Vuelta a Espana, marking his second win in this year's race. Australia's Ben O'Connor retained his overall lead.

Czech rider Mathias Vacek (Lidl-Trek) secured second place, while Spain's Pau Miquel Delgado (Kern Pharma) took third. O'Connor, donning the red jersey, finished safely within the leading group. The 180.5km race from Archidona to Cordoba featured a challenging climb, Alto del 14%, but concluded with a flat sprint to the finish.

Despite a crash involving Australia's Kaden Groves, van Aert's victory was assisted by his teammate, Sepp Kuss, who played a crucial role in retaining a strong position through the final sprint. Van Aert strengthened his points jersey hold, while former champion Primoz Roglic marginally reduced O'Connor’s lead by six seconds.