Belgian Jasper Philipsen Wins 17th Stage of Tour de France in Voiron

Jasper Philipsen of Belgium won the 17th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Voiron, outpacing a sprint group of approximately thirty riders that included the leading attackers of the day. He finished ahead of Swiss cyclist Mauro Schmid and Dutch rider Olav Kooij, marking his 11th victory on the prestigious route. With the support of his teammate Mathieu van der Poel, a former world champion, Philipsen crossed the finish line with a significant lead. This victory also represented Philipsen's eleventh stage win in the Tour, and the 28-year-old Belgian secured the green jersey in the points classification in 2023. Meanwhile, the favorites, including the yellow jersey holder Tadej Pogacar, were part of a separate peloton that trailed by several minutes.