Vuelta Espana Stage 8: Roglic’s Dominance Shines Through
Sunday, 25 August 2024, 20:10
Roglic’s Victory at Vuelta Espana Stage 8
SBS On Demand La Vuelta hub. In a thrilling Stage 8 of the Vuelta Espana, Roglic (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) executed a masterful attack on the final climb, leaving O'Connor behind. The stage, covering 159 kilometres, tested the riders with grueling climbs and a steep finish.
Key Moments from the Race
- Roglic distanced himself from O'Connor in the last two kilometres, ultimately finishing ahead of Enric Mas (Movistar).
- O'Connor, despite his best effort, finished 17th, 46 seconds after Roglic.
- Roglic received a 10-second bonus for his victory, though he trails O'Connor by 3'49” ahead of Stage 9.
Roglic remarked, “The opportunity was there, and I went for it. It was hard, hot. I was lucky I had the legs to take it today.” With tougher climbs ahead, Roglic maintains a fierce focus on the upcoming stages.
- Stage 9 promises 178.5 kilometres to Granada.
- Roglic’s strategy remains consistent, stating, “I’m going every day full racing.”
- Joao Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) slid to 26th in the GC after struggling significantly during the stage.
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