Narváez Claims Historic Tour Down Under Victory, Welsford Wins Final Stage

In the final stage of the 2025 Santos Tour Down Under, Sam Welsford claimed victory in a dramatic sprint finish, marking his third stage win of the event. Despite a crash that split the peloton near the end, Welsford maintained his lead, finishing ahead of Bryan Coquard and Phil Bauhaus. Ecuador's Jhonatan Narváez secured the overall title, becoming the first rider from Ecuador to win the Tour Down Under, finishing nine seconds ahead of Spain's Javier Romo. Narváez's victory was bolstered by his strong performances throughout the race, including a key win atop Willunga Hill. Welsford's impressive showing not only earned him the stage win but also the points classification for the tour. Both riders celebrated significant achievements, setting a thrilling tone for the upcoming UCI WorldTour season.