Ben O'Connor Triumphs in Vuelta a Espana: Secures Overall Lead

Australian cyclist Ben O'Connor achieved a significant milestone by winning stage six of the Vuelta a Espana and taking the overall lead. O'Connor led a solo charge to victory, leaving the competitors behind. Italy's Marco Frigo and Florian Lipowitz followed him in second and third place, respectively.

Australian cyclist Ben O'Connor completed his collection of stage victories in all three of cycling's Grand Tours by winning stage six of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday. His solo run not only secured him the stage win but also the overall lead.

O'Connor was initially part of a breakaway group. By the time he reached the penultimate climb with 28 kilometers left, the Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale rider made a decisive move for glory, celebrating exuberantly as he crossed the finish line alone.

Italy's Marco Frigo (Israel-Premier Tech) finished second, four minutes and 33 seconds behind O'Connor, while Florian Lipowitz came in third. Three-time former champion Primoz Roglic lost the general classification lead to O'Connor after the Australian's remarkable 185.5-km stage victory from Jerez de la Frontera to Yunquera.

(With inputs from agencies.)