Brennan misses record as Mas clinches Vuelta crown
Spain's Enric Mas clinches the Vuelta a Espana title as Britain's Matthew Brennan misses out on a record sixth debut Grand Tour stage win on the final day.
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Notable Quotes
"We came here as team to win stages, but we never dreamed of winning seven [including two for Van Aert]. We're making history."
— Matthew Brennan , Athlete
Key People
Enric Mas is a Spanish cyclist competing in the Vuelta a Espana.
Jonas Vingegaard is a four-time Grand Tour winner and a key rider for Team Visma.
Josh Tarling is a Welsh professional cyclist set to debut in the Tour de France.
Matthew Brennan is a British cyclist who has made a mark in his first Grand Tour at the Vuelta a Espana.
Oscar Onley is a 23-year-old Scottish cyclist known for his performance in the Tour de France.
A Colombian cyclist who races for Bahrain Victorious.
Slovenian cyclist holding the yellow jersey in the men's race of the Tour de Suisse.
Wout van Aert is a Belgian professional cyclist and a two-time Tour of Britain winner.
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Spain's Enric Mas clinches the Vuelta a Espana title as Britain's Matthew Brennan misses out on a record sixth debut Grand Tour stage win on the final day.
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