Brandon McNulty Triumphs in Vuelta a España Opening Time Trial
The American cyclist secures victory by two seconds in a challenging 12km course in Lisbon.
- McNulty finished the time trial in 12 minutes, 35 seconds, narrowly beating Czech rider Mathias Vacek.
- Wout van Aert placed third, just three seconds behind McNulty's time.
- Defending champion Sepp Kuss finished 53 seconds slower, ranking 62nd.
- Primoz Roglic, a three-time Vuelta winner, finished eighth, 17 seconds behind McNulty.
- The coastal wind significantly influenced the riders' performances on the route from Lisbon to Oeiras.
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