Tobias Johannessen wins dramatic final Vuelta a España stage
Norwegian celebrates first win in three years
Tobias Johannessen secured a dramatic victory in the final stage of the Vuelta a España in Granada, propelling Enric Mas to claim the title of Vuelta Champion. The Norwegian was part of a group that broke away from the pack during the race's concluding climb. In the final stretch, it turned into a two-man showdown between Johannessen and Alessandro Romele of XDS Astana.
Johannessen, who had finished second earlier in the race atop Collado del Alguacil, expressed his elation at the finish, stating he had been focused on securing the win after three years without one. He revealed his strategy to his teammate Magnus Cort during a pre-race meeting, aiming to deliver Cort to the final corner in first place.
Johannessen credited his Uno-X Mobility team for their strong performance throughout the Vuelta, highlighting the win atop Aramón Valdelinares and yesterday's triumph as pivotal moments for the team.
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