Enric Mas secured his first Vuelta a España title on Sunday, holding off four-time champion Primoz Roglic as Tobias Johannessen won the final stage in Granada.
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Key facts
- Enric Mas won his first Vuelta a España title on Sunday.
- Tobias Johannessen won the 21st and final stage in Granada.
- Mas is the first Spaniard to win the Vuelta since Alberto Contador in 2014.
- He took the red jersey after Tadej Pogacar abandoned following a crash on stage eight.
- Mas held off four-time champion Primoz Roglic for the overall win.
Spain’s Enric Mas secured his first Vuelta a España title on Sunday as the three-week Grand Tour came to a close in Granada, according to the Guardian.
The 31-year-old rider claimed the overall victory after Tobias Johannessen won the 21st and final stage of the race in Granada.
Mas became the first Spaniard to win the Vuelta since Alberto Contador in 2014, ending a long wait for a home victory in the country’s flagship Grand Tour.
His path to the title was shaped by drama earlier in the race. Mas took the red jersey after Tadej Pogacar abandoned the race following a crash on stage eight.
In the closing stages, Mas held off the four-time champion Primoz Roglic to seal the overall win, having previously finished second on three occasions.
The victory marks a career milestone for Mas, who finally reached the top step of a Grand Tour podium after his string of runner-up results.
Why it matters
Mas's win ends more than a decade without a Spanish champion at the Vuelta a España, a significant moment for home cycling fans. For Mas himself, the title caps a career previously defined by near-misses and second-place finishes.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2026 Vuelta a España?
Spain's Enric Mas won his first Vuelta a España title, according to the Guardian.
Who was the last Spaniard to win the Vuelta before Mas?
Alberto Contador was the last Spaniard to win the Vuelta, in 2014.
How did Mas take the race lead?
Mas took the red jersey after Tadej Pogacar abandoned the race following a crash on stage eight.
Timeline
- Enric Mas reigns supreme at last in Vuelta a España to delight Spanish fans
The Guardian Sport: Mas wins title after three second-place finishes Tobias Johannessen takes final stage in Granada Spain’s Enric Mas secured his first Vuelta a España title on Sunday as Tobias Johannessen won the 21st and final stage in Granada, bringing the three-week Grand Tour to a close. The 3