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Mas wins Vuelta stage nine to keep red jersey

Enric Mas of Spain secured victory in stage nine of the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday, maintaining his overall lead and the coveted red jersey. Mas, who assumed the lead after Tadej Pogacar suffered a crash on Saturday, triumphed in his first Grand Tour stage since 2018, demonstrating flawless execution of his final attack. Oscar Onley from Britain followed Mas into the final kilometer but failed to secure the sprint to the line, settling for second place. Slovenian Primoz Roglic, currently second in the overall standings, secured third place.

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