Richard Carapaz Wins Historic Tour de France Stage
First Ecuadorean Rider to Triumph
Richard Carapaz of EF Education-EasyPost has made history as the first rider from Ecuador to win a stage of the Tour de France. The 29-year-old claimed victory on stage 3, a 192.6-kilometer (119.7-mile) route from Vierzon to Superdévoluy.
Solo Victory in the Alps
Carapaz broke away from the peloton on the final climb of the Col de la Croix de Fer and held off his rivals to cross the finish line alone in Superdévoluy. He finished 15 seconds ahead of runner-up Simon Yates of Team BikeExchange-Jayco.
A Tour First for EF Education-EasyPost
Carapaz's victory is also a historic moment for EF Education-EasyPost. It is the team's first stage win in the Tour de France since 2020.
Carapaz Takes the Yellow Jersey
In addition to his stage win, Carapaz also takes the overall lead in the Tour de France. He now holds the yellow jersey, which is awarded to the race leader.
A Notable Milestone for Carapaz
With his Tour de France stage victory, Carapaz has now completed the set of victories in cycling's Grand Tours. He previously won the Giro d'Italia in 2019 and the Vuelta a España in 2022.
A Historic Day for Ecuador
Carapaz's victory is a proud moment for Ecuador. He is the first rider from his country to win a stage of the Tour de France.
Updated: 10:32 AM PDT, July 17, 2024
SUPERDEVOLUY, France (AP)
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