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Philipsen Wins Stage 17 of Tour De France, Pogačar Protects Lead
The Belgian sprinter earned 50 points and moved within seven of Mads Pedersen after a reduced-group finish.
- On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Belgian cyclist Jasper Philipsen won the 17th stage of the Tour de France in Voiron. Alpecin-Premier Tech teammate Mathieu van der Poel provided a strong lead-out, helping Philipsen finish ahead of Mauro Schmid and Olav Kooij.
- The Alpine stage was marked by initial chaos, requiring 75 kilometers for the breakaway to form. Attacks and splits throughout the day eventually narrowed the field, leaving a reduced front group to contest the final sprint.
- Fighting for the green jersey, Dane Mads Pedersen earned the most combative rider prize and took maximum 25 points at the intermediate sprint. However, finishing eighth allowed Philipsen to close within seven points of the leader.
- Defending champion Tadej Pogacar finished safely in the main peloton, arriving just under nine minutes later. Despite stomach issues affecting teammate Adam Yates, Pogacar maintains his overall lead in the Tour.
- This victory marks the 11th Tour stage win for the 28-year-old Philipsen. The performance injects new vigor into the green jersey competition, intensifying the rivalry as the peloton continues through the 2026 Tour de France.
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