Nordhagen second in final stage and general classification O Gran Camiño
# Jørgen Nordhagen Claims Second Place in O Gran Camiño
In a thrilling conclusion to the five-day Spanish stage race, O Gran Camiño, Jørgen Nordhagen of Team Visma | Lease a Bike secured a commendable second place both in the final stage and overall classification. The last stage tested athletes with a challenging 155 kilometers, culminating in a steep ascent to Alto Monte Santa Trega.
Starting the final day in second place overall, Nordhagen showed grit and determination as the race unfolded. The initial part of the stage saw Team Visma | Lease a Bike driving the peloton, significantly reducing its size before the climactic finale. With teammate Tijmen Graat by his side, Nordhagen faced the ultimate challenge on the steep final climb.
An elite group of riders surged ahead as they tackled the Alto Monte Santa Trega, with Nordhagen narrowly conceding to Alessandro Pinarello, who clinched the stage victory. Race leader Adam Yates followed closely in third.
Reflecting on his performance, Nordhagen expressed satisfaction with the result: “It’s great to finish this week on the podium. It was a tough stage to close out the race, but we were well prepared. The guys did an excellent job throughout the stage, allowing me to start the finale as fresh as possible. In the final kilometer, Pinarello made a very strong move. I tried to follow, but second place was the best possible result for me today. I’m ending this week with a good feeling. I’m looking forward to La Flèche Wallonne and the Tour de Romandie.”
### Final Stage Results
1. Alessandro Pinarello (NSN Cycling Team) – 03:39:03
2. Jørgen Nordhagen (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:00:00
3. Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates – XRG) – +00:00:00
### Overall Classification
1. Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates – XRG) – 14:40:53
2. Jørgen Nordhagen (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:00:32
3. Alessandro Pinarello (NSN Cycling Team) – +00:00:48
Nordhagen’s strong performance throughout the race highlights his readiness for future challenges as he looks ahead to the upcoming La Flèche Wallonne and the Tour de Romandie.
