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  "id": 3365630,
  "title": "Pogacar storms to Vuelta a Espana stage four solo triumph",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/pogacar-storms-to-vuelta-a-espana-stage-four-solo-triumph",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T22:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/26/pogacar-storms-to-vuelta-a-espana-stage-four-solo-triumph"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates secured a solo stage four triumph in the Vuelta a Espana, leaving his rivals in the dust. The Slovenian cyclist, targeting a Grand Tour grand slam, unleashed his attack just over halfway through the 104.9km mountainous route in Andorra. Pogacar, who donned the red jersey after winning the opening individual time trial, crossed the finish line with a sizable lead of two minutes and 39 seconds over the chasing pack. Jarno Widar and Felix Gall completed the podium, finishing 2 minutes 39 seconds behind the Slovenian star. Pogacar expressed his elation, stating that the victory has brought him peace and confidence for the remaining stages. Despite a weather-induced delay on Monday, Pogacar swiftly regained control of the race, showcasing his prowess on the challenging mountainous course.",
  "summary": "Tadej Pogacar launches his attack 50km from the finish in Andorra's mountains, crossing the line with the chasing pack trailing.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/la-vuelta-2026-goes-from-sea-to-summit-as-it-puts-vera-and-calar-alto",
        "published": "2026-08-25T14:59:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Pogacar's 50-km solo raid delivers Vuelta stage four win in Andorra",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/pogacars-50-km-solo-raid-delivers-vuelta-stage-four-win-in-andorra",
        "published": "2026-08-25T16:07:43.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Pogacar storms to Vuelta a Espana stage four solo triumph",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/pogacar-storms-to-vuelta-a-espana-stage-four-solo-triumph-3369548",
        "published": "2026-08-25T22:25:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Pogacar storms to Vuelta a Espana stage four solo triumph",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/pogacar-storms-to-vuelta-a-espana-stage-four-solo-triumph",
        "published": "2026-08-26T00:13:50.000Z"
      }
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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."
}