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Philipsen wins Tour de France stage 17, Pogacar keeps overall lead

Belgian sprinter Jasper Philipsen takes the Alpine stage while Tadej Pogacar struggles with illness but maintains the yellow jersey.

Talivio News · Global 22 July 2026, 16:09 1 min read

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Silhouette of a cyclist lifting their bicycle overhead against a colorful sunset sky.

Belgian cyclist Jasper Philipsen won the 17th stage of the 2026 Tour de France, which ended in the Alpine region. He finished ahead of Mauro Schmid and Olav Kooij.

Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar retains the overall lead in the 2026 Tour de France. Reports indicate that Pogacar suffered from a stomach problem the previous night and struggled throughout the 17th stage.

Casper Lindqvist

Sports Correspondent · Talivio News

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