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Mas conquers Aitana to take Vuelta stage and increase lead

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Enric Mas won the ninth stage of the Vuelta a Espana, a mountain finish to Aitana, outsprinting Oscar Onley. The Spanish rider, who inherited the leader's red jersey after Tadej Pogacar's crash, extended his overall lead to 1 minute 18 seconds over Primoz Roglic. Onley's second place moved him up to fourth in the general classification.

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Mas launched his decisive attack with three kilometers remaining on the demanding ascent to Aitana, holding off Britain's Oscar Onley in the sprint to the line. The victory marked Movistar's first home-soil win

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