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Wilmar Paredes wins first stage of Vuelta a Colombia
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Wilmar Paredes wins first stage of Vuelta a Colombia

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Wilmar Paredes won the first stage of the Vuelta a Colombia Sistecrédito 2026 in an exciting sprint finish.
  • The 30-year-old cyclist completed the 185-kilometer stage in 2 hours, 52 minutes, and 52 seconds.
  • The race continues through four departments with nine stages covering 1,473 kilometers.

Wilmar Paredes of Team Medellín claimed victory in the first stage of the Vuelta a Colombia Sistecrédito 2026, out-sprinting Kevin Castillo (Orgullo Paisa) and Brandon Rojas (GW Erco Sportfit) at the finish line. The 30-year-old cyclist completed the 185-kilometer stage between Neiva and Pitalito in the Huila department in 2 hours, 52 minutes, and 52 seconds.

Paredes expressed his happiness with the win, which places him among Colombia's top 50 professional winners and makes him the current leader of the competition. The race will proceed with new routes across different regions of the country.

During the first stage, a spectator reportedly crossed the route as cyclists approached the finish, causing a brief imbalance among the leading riders. Fortunately, no accidents occurred as a result.

The 76th edition of the Vuelta a Colombia spans four departments and features nine stages, covering a total distance of 1,473 kilometers.

He was happy after the victory, which positions him in the top 50 of the most winning professional cyclists in Colombia and places him as the leader of the competition.

— Wilmar ParedesDescribing the cyclist's reaction and achievement after winning the first stage.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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