Pogacar edges out Ethan Hayter in Monaco time trial

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Tadej Pogacar stormed to victory in the individual time trial to claim the leader’s red jersey after the first stage of the Vuelta a España on Saturday.

The overwhelming favourite, aiming to complete a career Grand Tour treble, completed the 9.4km ride just 0.09 seconds faster than Britain’s Ethan Hayter.