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Mas strengthens Vuelta grip with stage 12 victory for Omrzel
Spain's Enric Mas has extended his lead at the Vuelta a Espana after launching a decisive late attack on Thursday. Slovenia's Jakob Omrzel claimed the stage 12 victory at Calar Alto.
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Mas capitalised on a crucial moment in the mountain stage to distance his challengers and consolidate his position atop the general classification at Spain's premier cycling event.
Omrzel's successful breakaway to the finish at Calar Alto secured the Slovenian cyclist his maiden stage win in the three-week Grand Tour. The victory comes as the race enters its second week with several mountain stages still to challenge the peloton.
Mas's tactical acumen in the closing kilometres demonstrated why he maintains his advantage in the overall standings. His rivals, including other contenders vying for the red leader's jersey, were unable to respond sufficiently to his late acceleration.
The Vuelta a Espana continues its demanding route through the Spanish terrain, with climbers expected to feature prominently in the remaining stages. Mas will seek to protect his lead through the final week of racing.