Tour de France: Richard Carapaz dominates Alpe d'Huez after late disaster by Sepp Kuss
Richard Carapaz secures his second stage win of the 2026 Tour de France at Alpe d'Huez following a late setback for Sepp Kuss.
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Richard Carapaz has claimed victory in Stage 20 of the Tour de France. The win at Alpe d'Huez marks his second stage victory of the 2026 race. The result follows a late disaster encountered by Sepp Kuss during the climb.
Coverage from outlets including Reuters, BBC, The Guardian, and Cyclingnews highlights the dominance of Carapaz in the final ascent. Reports from Outside Magazine also note that Tadej Pogačar has assisted Del Toro in securing the white jersey. Attention now turns to the final stages of the race.
Coverage confirms that Tadej Pogačar is positioned for a record fifth win as the event heads toward its finale.
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Quick answers
Who won Stage 20 of the 2026 Tour de France?
Richard Carapaz.
What is the status of Tadej Pogačar?
He is currently set for a record fifth win in the Tour de France.
What happened to Sepp Kuss?
Coverage states he experienced a late disaster during the stage at Alpe d'Huez.
Coverage (8)
- Richard Carapaz wins Stage 20, his second stage of 2026 Tour de France USA Today · 18h ago
- Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz wins 20th stage of Tour de France Reuters · 18h ago
- Ecuadorian Carapaz wins 20th stage of Tour de France The Detroit News · 18h ago
- Carapaz climbs to victory from the break on Tour stage 18 Escape Collective · 18h ago
- Tour de France Stage 20: Carapaz Wins after Kuss Heartbreak, Pogačar Pulls Del Toro To White Jersey Outside Magazine · 18h ago
- Tour de France 2026: Tadej Pogacar set for record fifth win BBC · 18h ago
- Pogacar set for Tour de France glory in shortened finale as Carapaz wins stage 20 The Guardian · 18h ago
- Tour de France: Richard Carapaz dominates Alpe d'Huez after late disaster by Sepp Kuss Cyclingnews · 18h ago
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