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Alaphilippe to defend title at road cycling World Championships after crash in Vuelta

Julian Alaphilippe is the defending road cycling world champion
Julian Alaphilippe is the defending road cycling world championReuters

Julian Alaphilippe (30) will defend his road race title at the World Championships in Wollongong, Australia, the French Cycling Federation said on Tuesday, after he dislocated his right shoulder in a crash in the Vuelta a Espana this month.

Alaphilippe's participation had been in doubt after the QuickStep-AlphaVinyl rider suffered a crash in stage 11 of the Vuelta.

However, the French federation said Alaphilippe will lead their men's selection at the world championships, set to be held from September 18th-25th.

Alaphilippe won the world title in 2020 in Imola, Italy and in Leuven, Belgium in 2021.

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