Tour de France 18th stage winner Richard Carapaz survives close call with spectator
- Ecuadorian rider Richard Carapaz timed his attack perfectly in the final climb to win the 18th stage of the Tour de France, while also surviving a near miss with a spectator.
- It was the 33-year-old Carapaz's first stage win at this year's race and second overall.
- Leader Tadej Pogačar did not chase him down because Carapaz is not considered a threat to win the Tour and is in 10th spot.
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- Ecuadorian rider Richard Carapaz timed his attack perfectly in the final climb to win the 18th stage of the Tour de France, while also surviving a near miss with a spectator.
- It was the 33-year-old Carapaz's first stage win at this year's race and second overall.
- Leader Tadej Pogačar did not chase him down because Carapaz is not considered a threat to win the Tour and is in 10th spot.
Sources: ABC Australia