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Pedersen Wins Vuelta Stage 15 After Protester-Linked Crash as Vingegaard Keeps 48-Second Lead

Security remains a central concern as the race enters its final week after repeated demonstrations targeting Israel‑Premier Tech.

Overview

  • A man carrying a Palestine flag ran toward the course about 55 kilometers from the finish, triggering a fall that brought down Javi Romo and another rider, both of whom continued.
  • Mads Pedersen won from the break on the 168-kilometer A Veiga to Monforte de Lemos stage, widening his points-classification lead as the peloton finished over 13 minutes later.
  • The overall standings were unchanged before Monday’s rest day, with Jonas Vingegaard leading João Almeida by 48 seconds and Tom Pidcock holding third.
  • Jay Vine boosted his King of the Mountains cushion after a long move off the front, taking his lead to 22 points over Vingegaard.
  • Pro‑Palestinian actions have repeatedly interrupted the race, and Israel‑Premier Tech removed its team name from kits on Saturday to reduce visibility during demonstrations.