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Isaac del Toro Yields Ordizia Victory to Teammate in Gesture That Seals UAE Emirates Podium Sweep

Del Toro eased off at the finish to hand Igor Arrieta his first pro win in a show of gratitude for his Giro d’Italia support.

Isaac del Toro e Igor Arrieta en la recta final de la Clásica de Ordizia.
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Overview

  • Isaac del Toro powered clear on the Abaltzisketa climb but slowed in the final meters to let Igor Arrieta cross first at the 102nd Clásica de Ordizia on July 25.
  • Igor Arrieta celebrated his maiden professional triumph in Spain after benefiting from del Toro’s decision, capping a 167.4-kilometer race of five laps each featuring the 2.9-kilometer ascent.
  • Antonio Morgado secured third place to complete a 1-2-3 finish for UAE Team Emirates, underscoring the squad’s dominance in one-day events.
  • Del Toro’s act of sportsmanship prompted mixed reactions among Mexican fans online, dividing views on whether team loyalty should outweigh personal ambition.
  • The result adds to del Toro’s stellar 2025 campaign, which already includes victories at the Clásica Terres de l’Ebre, Milano-Torino, the Tour de Austria and a Giro d’Italia runner-up finish.