Wout van Aert Wins Stage Seven of Vuelta

Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert claimed his second stage win in the 2024 Vuelta a España with a powerful sprint finish on stage seven, covering the 180.5km ride from Archidona to Cordoba in 4 hours and 15 minutes. Van Aert, who rides for Visma Lease-a-Bike, previously won stage three and earned a bronze medal in the time trial at the Paris Olympics. Australia's Ben O'Connor maintained his overall lead with a four-minute and 45-second advantage over three-time champion Primoz Roglic. Van Aert leads the green jersey standings by 41 points over Kaden Groves. The race continues with a 159km hilly stage from Ubeda to Cazorla on Saturday. The 21-stage event will conclude in Madrid on September 8.