2024 Vuelta a Espana Stage 9 | Highlights

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Adam Yates delivered a remarkable performance to win the queen stage of the Vuelta a España, from Motril to Granada (178.5 km), lifting the spirits of UAE Team Emirates after the withdrawal of João Almeida. This victory marks the team’s 67th win of 2024.

Yates joined a sizeable breakaway early in the stage, supported by teammates Marc Soler and Jay Vine. He launched a solo attack 60 km from the finish on the Hazallanas climb, extending his lead on the steep gradients.

Arriving solo in Granada, Yates celebrated a significant victory, finishing 3’45″ ahead of most of his GC rivals. This performance moved him up to 7th place in the overall standings, with Ben O’Connor (Decathlon-AG2R) still leading by 5’30″.

Reflecting on his win, Yates said, “I never suffered like this before. It was so hot out there. From the last climb I was cramping and I didn’t know if I could go. I’ve had a lot of bad luck in Grand Tours over the years and I really didn’t know if I could make it, but I’m just so happy I could finally win another Grand Tour stage. It was all about the stage. I was just going full gas. We really had nothing to lose. I just suffered all the way to the line.”

Yates’ victory is a testament to his resilience and determination, marking a significant milestone in his career and for UAE Team Emirates.

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