Sepp Kuss, From Colorado, Becomes First American In 10 Years To Win Stage At Tour De France

Denver CO

12 July, 2021

2:27 PM

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By AP/CBS Denver: ANDORRA LA VELLA, Andorra (AP) — Sepp Kuss couldn't suppress a wide grin as he raced toward the finish line to become the first American in 10 years to win a stage at the Tour de France. Just before winning Sunday's grueling 15th stage, Kuss threw his sunglasses into the crowd and put his arms in the air before covering his face, succumbing to emotion and exhaustion. Tyler Farrar had been the last American to win a stage at cycling's biggest race in 2011. Read more at CBS Denver CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.