Roglic Claims Stage 19 Victory, Seizes Vuelta Lead from O'Connor.

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Roglic Claims Stage 19 Victory, Seizes Vuelta Lead from O'Connor.

Primoz Roglic secured a strong win in stage 19 of the Vuelta a España, overtaking Ben O'Connor to take the lead in the overall standings.

Three-time Vuelta champion Primoz Roglic began the day just five seconds behind Ben O'Connor but now holds a 1 minute 54 second lead. His Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team controlled much of the stage, with Roglic breaking away in the final 5km to secure the win.

O'Connor had led the race since stage six but saw his advantage slip in recent stages, losing the lead on Friday. 

Spanish rider Enrique Mas remains third overall, now 2 minutes 20 seconds behind Roglic after finishing fourth in the stage.