Seixas Nears Historic Itzulia GC Victory With Third Stage Win
- Paul Seixas is closing in on a historic general classification victory at the Itzulia Basque Country.
- Seixas, competing for Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale, established his lead early in the race.
- Seixas won the mountain stage, a result that created a significant lead in the general classification.
Paul Seixas is closing in on a historic general classification victory at the Itzulia Basque Country. The 19-year-old rider has secured three stage wins during the competition, including a recent victory where he defeated Florian Lipowitz in a sprint.
Seixas, competing for Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale, established his lead early in the race. He won the opening individual time trial to claim the leader’s jersey.
The young rider extended his advantage during stage 2. Seixas won the mountain stage, a result that created a significant lead in the general classification.
His third stage victory, achieved by beating back Lipowitz, further solidifies his position as the favorite for the overall title. This sequence of wins across different terrains—including a time trial, a mountain stage, and a sprint—highlights the versatility of the prodigy.
The dominance displayed by Seixas in the Basque Country has generated speculation regarding his future performances. Discussions have emerged concerning whether the teenager possesses the form to challenge Tadej Pogačar at Liège-Bastogne-Liège.