{
  "id": 11139653,
  "title": "Breuillard overcomes illness to win LTdL Queen Stage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/breuillard-overcomes-illness-to-win-ltdl-queen-stage",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T07:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/cycling/2026/10/1545439/breuillard-overcomes-illness-win-ltdl-queen-stage"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nicolas Breuillard, a 26-year-old TotalEnergies rider, overcame illness and self-doubt to win Stage 5 of the Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) in Genting Highlands. The French cyclist finished eight seconds ahead of Josh Burnett, while overall leader Lennart Jasch of Tudor Pro Cycling Team placed third. Breuillard's victory was a testament to his team's belief in him and his determination to overcome personal challenges. His teammate Valentin Retailleau was crucial in helping Breuillard break away from the main group, as Retailleau maintained a strong pace from start to finish. This win marked Breuillard's biggest career victory and fulfilled a personal ambition he expressed to his team earlier in the season.",
  "summary": "GENTING HIGHLANDS: Nicolas Breuillard arrived at the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) battling illness and self-doubt.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}