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Joao Almeida Captures Tour De Suisse Victory after Thrilling Final Stage
Beckenried, Switzerland – Joao Almeida of UAE – Emirates – XRG, seized victory at the Tour De suisse on June 22, 2025, with a stunning performance in the final stage time trial. Almeida’s notable showing cemented his place at the top, while Lennard Kämna finished sixth overall in the prestigious race.
Almeida’s Decisive Time Trial Performance
The Portuguese cyclist completed the mountain time trial from Beckenried too Stockhütte, covering 10.1 kilometers, in a blistering time that was 25 seconds faster than Austrian cyclist Felix Gall from Decathlon – AG2R, who was also a strong contender. oscar Onley from Picnic- Postnl,claimed third,further intensifying the competition.
Kevin Vauquelin of Arkea-B&B Hotels, who started the day in the yellow jersey, finished fourth and ultimately secured second place overall.The challenging course and Almeida’s exceptional form proved too much to overcome.
Kämna secures Top Six Finish
Lennard Kämna of Lidl – Trek, delivered a commendable performance, finishing sixth overall. The German cyclist demonstrated consistency throughout the tour,holding his ground against a competitive field.
Julian Alaphilippe of Tudor,despite a fall from third to fifth,finished ahead of Kämna,adding to the drama of the final stage.
Overcoming Early Setbacks
Almeida faced early challenges in the Tour De Suisse, trailing Romain Grégoire of Groupama – FDJ, by 3 minutes and 22 seconds at one point. “It was a lot back to you. A mistake can cost a lot. Fortunately,I was able to correct it. I am super satisfied. I felt good and went on a good climb,” Almeida said in a post-race interview, highlighting his resilience and determination.
season Success And Tour De France Ambitions
This victory marks Almeida’s third World douring success this season, following stage wins in Basque Country and Romandie. “As a team, we never give up. We always believe in ourselves – and in the end we did it,” Almeida stated, celebrating his ninth win.
Looking ahead, Almeida anticipates supporting defending champion Tadej Pogacar at the Tour De France. “I’m looking forward to it and will support him. Hopefully we will continue to win there,” he added,emphasizing his team-oriented approach.
Gall’s Strong Performance Despite Challenges
Felix Gall, despite claiming he “didn’t feel so good” during the race, delivered an outstanding performance. “My wadden numbers were a bit lower than what we wanted to drive. When I saw that
