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Adam Becket

'The first goal is already achieved, to win a race' – 19-year-old French phenom takes first pro victory, beating João Almeida, Juan Ayuso and Oscar Onley at Volta ao Algarve

Paul Seixas beats Juan Ayuso.

Young French star Paul Seixas took his first ever professional victory on Thursday, beating Grand Tour stalwarts Juan Ayuso, João Almeida and Oscar Onley on stage two of the Volta ao Algarve.

Atop the Alto de Foia, Seixas of Decathlon CMA CGM attacked late, and managed to hold off Lidl-Trek's Ayuso to the line. However, Ayuso climbed into the race lead as the pair finished on the same time, separated by countback.

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