Australian cyclist Ben O'Connor won Stage 6 of Vuelta a Espana, taking the overall lead.

Australian cyclist Ben O'Connor won stage six of the Vuelta a Espana, leading in a solo ride ahead of Primoz Roglic. His victory on the challenging 185.5-kilometre course moved him into overall lead and positioned him as a potential overall winner. This marks O'Connor's fifth stage win at all three Grand Tours, joining the ranks of Australian Grand Tour champions including Cadel Evans and Jai Hindley.