Richard Carapaz wins Stage 18 of the Tour de France

Richard Carapaz of EF Education-EasyPost won Stage 18 of the Tour de France with a decisive attack from the breakaway on the final climb to Orcières-Merlette. The Ecuadorian rider navigated a grueling Alpine stage, making the right splits before launching his winning move at the summit finish. Carapaz dedicated the victory to his family, describing it as a very special and hard-fought moment in the race.