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SportThursday 16 July 2026

Cycling just witnessed history on the road to Nevers. Norwegian sprinter Søren Wærenskjold and his Uno X-Mobility team pulled off a stunning upset, winning the fastest road stage ever recorded at the Tour de France with a breathtaking average speed of 50.9km/h.

In a frenzied sprint finish that had spectators on their feet, Wærenskjold outpaced the traditional sprinting heavyweights to claim stage 11—a remarkable feat for a smaller team on cycling's biggest stage. The relentless pace throughout the day shattered the previous record, proving that sometimes the most dramatic moments come when underdogs refuse to play by the script. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: When determination meets opportunity, records don't just get broken—they get obliterated.

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