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  "id": 2440497,
  "title": "Julian Alaphilippe, two-time world champion and iconic figure of French cycling, announces retirement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/julian-alaphilippe-two-time-world-champion-and-iconic-figure-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T21:27:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Le Monde English",
    "slug": "le-monde-english",
    "url": "https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/08/21/julian-alaphilippe-two-time-world-champion-and-iconic-figure-of-french-cycling-announces-retirement_6756743_9.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The cyclist revealed his decision to retire at the age of 34, after more than a decade in the professional peloton. With 45 victories throughout his career, including six Tour de France stage wins and a Milan-San Remo title, he has left an indelible mark on the sport's history.",
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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."
}