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Vuelta 2026: Leknessund wins stage 7 solo, Norwegian double on day of King Harald V's death
Andreas Leknessund, 27, of Uno-X, wins stage 7 of the 2026 Vuelta solo on August 28, 2026 between Vall d'Alba and Aramón Valdelinares (150 km) — his career-best result. Teammate Tobias Johannessen finishes second, delivering a historic double for Uno-X. The victory occurs on the day King Harald V of Norway dies at 89, declared a national day of mourning. In the general classification, Tadej Pogacar retains the red jersey and gains a few seconds on Enric Mas. Stage 8 Saturday covers Puçol–Xeraco (171 km), favoring sprinters.