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Mas wins Vuelta stage nine to keep red jersey
Straits Times — Sport✓
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Movistar rider Enric Mas secured victory in the ninth stage of the Vuelta a Espana following a decisive late attack on the Alto de Aitana climb. With this stage win, the Spanish cyclist successfully defended his overall lead and retained the red jersey.
WHY IT MATTERS
This stage win reinforces Mas's competitive dominance in the race by successfully defending his overall lead at a critical point in the competition.
AITANA, Spain, Aug 30 - Spain's Enric Mas made a late attack on the climb to Alto de Aitana to win stage nine of the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday, as the Movistar rider retained his overall lead and the red jersey.
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