Richard Carapaz shines in Tour de France Stage 3, finishing third

Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz achieved a notable third-place finish in Stage 3 of the Tour de France on July 6, 2026, in Les Angles. The stage was won by Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia, with Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard securing second place.

Pogacar's victory marked his 22nd in the Tour de France and allowed him to claim the yellow jersey as the overall leader. He edged out Vingegaard and Carapaz by two seconds in a tight sprint finish. This performance places Pogacar firmly in control of the general classification.

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Pogacar signed his 22nd victory in the Tour de France, in addition to donning the yellow jersey of the general classification leader.

In the overall standings, Carapaz now sits in 12th position, one minute and 45 seconds behind the leader. His compatriot, Jefferson Cepeda, is in 88th place. Both Ecuadorian riders made significant gains in the general classification after this stage, with Carapaz climbing seven spots and Cepeda moving up 13 positions.

The 195.9-kilometer stage featured a challenging 3,850 meters of elevation gain, testing the riders' endurance and climbing abilities in the Pyrenees. Pogacar demonstrated his dominance, with his team effectively controlling breakaway attempts and setting a high pace in the final kilometers. This win further solidifies his reputation as a formidable contender in this year's race.

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In the general classification, Richard Carapaz is in 12th place, 1 minute and 45 seconds behind the leader, Tadej Pogacar.