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Geoffrey Soupe: Geoffrey Soupe of TotalEnergies sprinted to a surprise win at the end of the seventh stage of the Vuelta a Espana (Tour of Spain) cycle race.

The French rider, who wasn't among the pre-stage favorites, took advantage of some confusion caused by the last corner as the riders hurtled through the town of Oliva in eastern Spain at the end of a flat 201 kilometers stage, reports Xinhua.

It was clear from the start of the day that the riders were looking to recover strength after Thursday's tough stage up the Pico del Buitre stage and ahead of another tough day of climbing on Saturday.