Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz secured his second stage win in three days of the Tour de France, triumphing in the 20th stage from Le Bourg-d’Oisans to Alpe d’Huez.The EF Education-EasyPost rider outpaced American Sepp Kuss, who crashed twice in the final kilometers, and Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel.Carapaz’s victory solidified his lead in the mountains classification, with Kuss finishing third after a dramatic collapse.Race leader Tadej Pogacar maintained his overall advantage, holding more than seven minutes over Evenepoel.The stage’s shortened distance of 89km was due to security concerns over wildfires near Bordeaux.Carapaz’s sports director praised his perseverance, while Kuss’s resilience was noted despite the setbacks.The race’s final stage on Sunday will determine Pogacar’s fifth Tour de France title, with the event’s conclusion in Paris.
Original title: Ecuadorian Carapaz wins 20th stage of Tour de France
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