Houle takes emotional Tour stage win, Vingegaard keeps lead

Published July 19, 2022 10:45 AM

FOIX, France (AP) — Canadian cyclist Hugo Houle claimed an emotional first-ever grand tour stage victory as Jonas Vingegaard stayed in the overall lead of the Tour de France after a tough 16th stage. Houle attacked on the approach to the final climb and finished one minute, 10 seconds ahead of Valentin Madouas and Israel-Premier Tech teammate Michael Woods. Houle dedicated the win to his brother, Pierrick, who was killed 10 years ago in a hit-and-run car accident while out jogging. Vingegaard maintained his lead of 2:22 over two-time defending champion Tadej Pogačar and 2:43 over Geraint Thomas.

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