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Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers) thwarts Tadej Pogačar's (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) bid for a third consecutive stage win at the Tour de Romandie, clinching victory in Orbe with a powerful sprint. This victory adds a crucial layer to the competition as Pogačar maintains a 17-second lead overall heading into the final stages.
Godon’s sprint strategy pays off after an intense battle, as he initially trails behind Finn Fisher-Black (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) before surging past him at the finish. Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal-Quickstep) claims third, narrowly ahead of Pogačar.
The stage, covering 176.6 kilometers, featured challenging climbs, including the category 2 Col du Mollendruz. Early attacks set the tone, with Georg Steinhauser (EF Education-EasyPost) leading the charge and winning the mountain prime before forming a breakaway group. UAE Team Emirates-XRG skillfully managed the gap, keeping the lead group within two minutes to protect Pogačar’s standings.
Godon reflects on the tough conditions, crediting teammates Andrew August and Laurens De Plus for their critical support during the climb. As the race intensifies, the final two mountainous stages promise to be gripping.
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