Bennett wins 2nd Vuelta stage, Teunissen leads overall

Published August 20, 2022 12:31 PM

UTRECHT, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch fans have been given a surprise treat as Mike Teunissen grabbed the overall leader’s red jersey in the Spanish Vuelta. Sam Bennett of Ireland won the sprint finish in the second stage on Saturday. Defending champion Primoz Roglic stayed near the top of the standings. Teunissen came in fourth place at the final sprint to become the second Dutch leader in the overall standings after his Jumbo-Visma teammate Robert Gesink led after the first stage. Teunissen said his teammates had arranged for him to cross the line first. Bennett beat Mads Pedersen and Tim Merlier at the line for his first Grand Tour stage win since the 2020 Vuelta.

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