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Evenepoel wins San Sebastian Classic for record fourth time
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Evenepoel wins San Sebastian Classic for record fourth time

From Die Presse · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel won the Clasica San Sebastian for the fourth time, becoming the sole record holder.
  • Evenepoel overcame a tire defect and attacked on the final climb to win the sprint ahead of Richard Carapaz.
  • Austrian rider Felix Gall had a successful return to racing, finishing 18th after placing second in the Giro d'Italia.

Remco Evenepoel cemented his status as a cycling legend by winning the Clasica San Sebastian for a record fourth time. The Belgian rider's victory came after a dramatic race that saw him overcome a tire defect and launch a decisive attack on the final climb. He edged out Richard Carapaz in a two-man sprint to claim the prestigious Basque race.

Evenepoel's win makes him the sole record holder of the event, which has been held since 1981. His performance showcased his resilience and tactical prowess, demonstrating why he is considered one of the sport's top talents.

Meanwhile, Austrian cyclist Felix Gall made a solid return to the peloton after his impressive second-place finish at the Giro d'Italia. Gall competed in his first race since the Giro, finishing 18th in the chase group. He showed strength on the climbs, though he was outmatched in the final sprint. Gall is set to compete in the Vuelta a Burgos next week, with the Vuelta a Espaรฑa as his main goal for the latter half of the season.

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Originally published by Die Presse in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.