July 04, 2021 11:05 pm | Updated 11:05 pm IST - Tignes
Strong climb: Ben O’Connor left others behind as he hauled himself to second in the overall standings.
Australian climber Ben O’Connor soared to a high-altitude stage win on the Tour de France on Sunday on a cold, rainy day that culminated in a 21km climb to Tignes.
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar strengthened his hold on the Tour lead, while the Citroen AG2R man O’Connnor hauled himself into second in the overall standings.
O’Connor skipped up the final climb leaving other members of his breakaway group, including Colombian pair Nairo Quintana and Sergio Higuita, trailing.
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