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Britain’s Matthew Brennan Wins His Fourth Stage of the 2026 Vuelta

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  • Matthew Brennan won the 181-kilometre 16th stage of the Vuelta a Espana, taking his fourth victory in this year’s race.
  • The 21-year-old British rider beat Bryan Coquard and Vito Braet in the sprint finish at Palos de la Frontera.
  • Enric Mas retained a 2-minute, 6-second lead over Felix Gall in the general classification, with Primoz Roglic four seconds further back.

Matthew Brennan held up four fingers after winning the 16th stage of the Vuelta a Espana, marking his fourth stage victory in his first Grand Tour.

The 21-year-old British rider from Visma Lease-a-Bike beat Bryan Coquard and Vito Braet in the sprint at Palos de la Frontera after a 181-kilometre stage. “It’s unbelievable, four victories here and the plan was for one,” Brennan said.

A five-rider breakaway formed early, but the peloton began closing the gap with 100 kilometres remaining. The escapees were caught with about 23 kilometres left, setting up the expected bunch sprint.

Enric Mas of Team Movistar kept his 2-minute, 6-second lead over Felix Gall in the general classification. Primoz Roglic remained four seconds behind Gall.

The next stage covers 185 kilometres from Dos Hermanas to Seville on Wednesday and is expected to offer another sprint finish.

It’s unbelievable, four victories here and the plan was for one.

· Matthew BrennanThe British rider described his fourth stage win after the 181-kilometre stage.
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