Pavel Bittner Takes Stage Five at Vuelta a Espana in Photo Finish

Czech rider Pavel Bittner claimed his first career win at a Grand Tour by beating Wout van Aert in a photo finish at stage five of the Vuelta a Espana. Van Aert, who held the points green jersey, missed out on his second stage win. Australia's Kaden Groves finished third.

Czech rider Pavel Bittner achieved his first Grand Tour victory in a thrilling photo finish against Wout van Aert during stage five of the Vuelta a Espana on Wednesday.

Van Aert, aiming for his second stage win in Seville, narrowly missed out as the 21-year-old Bittner from DSM-Firmenich-PostNL edged him out. This marked a significant milestone in Bittner's young career.

Despite the narrow loss, Van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) retained the points green jersey, while Australia's Kaden Groves secured third place. Primoz Roglic remained the overall leader after safely finishing within the peloton.

(With inputs from agencies.)