Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel secured a thrilling victory in Stage 15 of the 2026 Tour de France, triumphing in a three-way sprint against Tadej Pogačar and Isaac Del Toro.The 11 km climb to the finish line proved challenging, with Evenepoel edging out the reigning champion Pogačar in a dramatic finish.Former winner Jonas Vingegaard, who led the race, crashed out 20km from the finish, sustaining a suspected broken collarbone.This incident significantly impacted the overall standings, with Pogačar extending his lead to five minutes.Evenepoel, who previously finished third behind Pogačar and Vingegaard, expressed emotional relief after the grueling day.The Belgian cyclist, a former Vuelta a España winner, moved to second place overall.Del Toro climbed from seventh to third, claiming the best young rider's white jersey.The crash also affected other riders, including Del Toro, who fell along with four others.Vingegaard, a two-time Giro d'Italia champion, had never failed to finish a Grand Tour before.The stage concluded with a rest day as the race entered its final week.

The incident highlighted the high stakes and physical demands of the Tour, with Evenepoel's victory marking a significant milestone in his career.