Santiago Buitrago Prize Money: How Much He Earned at the 2026 Vuelta a España
Colombian cyclist Santiago Buitrago earned a reported €36,255 (about US$41,865) in prize money at the 2026 Vuelta a España. His earnings included the mountains classification title, mountain-climb prizes and payments linked to his time in the race’s climbing jersey. The Bahrain Victorious rider did not win a stage, although he came close twice. He finished […]
Colombian cyclist Santiago Buitrago earned €36,255 (approximately US$41,865) in prize money for finishing second in the mountains classification at the 2026 Vuelta a España. This included the €13,000 (about US$15,011) awarded for winning the mountains classification, along with additional payments from mountain-climb results and daily jersey leadership.
Buitrago did not win a stage but finished second on two climbs, including a close finish to stage 19 by Eddie Dunbar. The Vuelta's prize schedule for the mountains classification amounted to €13,000, while stage winners received €11,000. Buitrago's victory marked the fourth Colombian to win the Vuelta's mountains classification, following four predecessors who collectively won five titles.
His performance solidified his reputation as a prominent climber in stage races, despite not securing a stage win.
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