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Joao Almeida Claims Tour de Suisse Title with Thrilling Time Trial Victory

Posted : 24 June 2025

Joao Almeida delivered a commanding performance in the final stage of the Tour de Suisse, snatching overall victory from France’s Kevin Vauquelin with a sensational uphill time trial. The Portuguese rider from Team UAE powered through the 10.1km course to beat Austria’s Felix Gall by 25 seconds, while Vauquelin, who had led going into the final day, finished fourth, trailing Almeida by one minute and 40 seconds. The result secured Almeida the overall win by a margin of one minute and seven seconds.

 

Reflecting on his performance, Almeida admitted he had misjudged his pacing early in the time trial. "I think I started too fast," he said. "I overpaced in the beginning, but fortunately I had just enough left to finish strong. It's a lesson: never give up, because even when things aren't perfect, persistence pays off." The victory followed his stage win on Saturday, which had already reduced Vauquelin's advantage to just 33 seconds, setting the stage for his final-day comeback.

 

This triumph marks redemption for the 26-year-old, who narrowly missed out on the title in 2023 by 22 seconds. Almeida now turns his attention to the Tour de France, where he will serve as a key support rider for teammate and defending champion Tadej Pogacar. "I’ll enjoy this win for a bit, but then it’s full focus on the Tour," he said. "I’m ready to help Tadej chase more victories."

 

Britain’s Oscar Onley rounded out the podium in both the final stage and the overall standings, delivering a strong performance in the final weekend of racing.

 

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