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Norwegian Soren Waerenskjold, the strongest in Nevers' turbulent sprint

The Dane Anton Charmig, the Portuguese Nelson Oliveira and the Breton Mathis Le Berre were the protagonists of the day's getaway, but the platoon caught them just five kilometers from the finish line.

NEVERS (France), 15/07/2026.- Norwegian cyclist Soren Waerenskjold (C) of Uno-X Mobility celebrates as he crosses the finish line ahead of Dutch cyclist Olav Kooij (L) of Decathlon CMA CGM Team and Belgian cyclist Jasper Philipsen (R) of Alpecin-Premier Tech to win Stage 11 of the Tour de France, a 161.3 km route from Vichy to Nevers, France, 15 July 2026. (Ciclismo, Decatlón, Francia) EFE/EPA/GUILLAUME HORCAJUELO

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2026/07/15 - 17:32

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Soren Waerenskjold (Uno-X Mobility) norwegian surprised in the sprint that closed the eleventh stage by imposing himself on the top favorites and winning his first win on the Tour de France, while Tadej Pogacarclung to the yellow jersey without any major problems.

NEVERS (France), 15/07/2026.- Norwegian cyclist Soren Waerenskjold (C-L) of Uno-X Mobility in action to cross the finish line and win Stage 11 of the Tour de France, a 161.3 km route from Vichy to Nevers, France, 15 July 2026. (Ciclismo, Francia) EFE/EPA/YOAN VALAT

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Waerenskjold has overtaken Dutch Olav Kooij and Belgian Jasper Philpsen in the fastest stagein the history of the Tour with an average speed of 50 kilometres per hour.

The 26-year-old Norwegian has won the 19th professional victory of his career and has premiered his champion on the Tour, taking advantage of close surveillance among the main teams of the sprinters.

While the top favourites were fighting for the best position in the last few meters, Wærenskjold has found the perfect gap from the right, stuck to the fences, to put Decathlon on the wheel of a CMA CGM Team pitcher, even without his leader Olav Kooij on the wheel, which is why the Decathlon cyclist has begun to lift his foot and look back.

That momentof doubt has been decisive. The Uno-X cyclist has rushed and opened a rent of three or four bicycles before the big speeds responded. Kooij has taken second place and Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Premier Tech) has completed the podium, but no one has been able to prevent the Norwegian's unexpected victory.

Previously, DaneAnton Charmig , Portuguese Nelson Oliveira and Breton Mathis Le Berre had starred in the day's getaway, but the platoon caught them just five kilometers from the finish line.