Almeida wins time-trial to take Tour of Switzerland

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Published On: 22 Jun 2025, 21:43
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PARIS, June 22, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Joao Almeida of Team UAE won the closing 
time-trial of the Tour of Switzerland on Sunday to wrest victory from 
overnight leader Kevin Vauquelin.

Almeida beat Austrian Felix Gall by 25 seconds in the closing 10.1km uphill 
time-trial and Frenchman Vauquelin, who was fourth, by 1min 40sec.

It was second straight stage victory for Almeida, who had cut Vauquelin's 
lead to 33 seconds on Saturday. 

Sunday's dominant ride meant the Portuguese rider beat Vauquelin by 1:07 in 
the overall standings.

Breakout star Scotsman Oscar Onley was third on the day 1:12 behind Almeida 
and finished third overall 51sec behind Vauquelin.

 

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