Brandon McNulty clinches final stage and overall victory at the Tour de Pologne

The flying American Brandon McNulty delivered a sensational performance in the final 12.5 km individual time trial in Poland today, capturing both the stage win and the overall general classification at the 82nd Tour de Pologne.

After a grueling week of racing across seven stages, including the mountainous queen stage to Bukowina Tatrzańska, McNulty entered the final day just seconds behind race leader Victor Langellotti (INEOS Grenadiers). In a masterful time trial around the Wieliczka Salt Mine, McNulty powered through the course in 14:31—a time 46 seconds faster than Langellotti—and secured the stage triumph. The consistent showing from the entire team throughout the week was also rewarded with first prize in the team classification.

McNulty: “The way the course was today it was really and all-out effort on the climb and then just a matter of holding on on the descent and flat run-in. At the split I knew I was ahead but you can never be comfortable until the finish line. I’m super happy. It’s my first World Tour win in a GC.

I didn’t have the perfect start to the season,  I had some illness and this is my first win of the year. Today was nice to get a win for Baroncini, who crashed out earlier in the week. We’ve had him in our minds since he left and we wish for him the best in his recovery.”

The week began dramatically when Filippo Baroncini was involved in a heavy crash on Stage 1, forcing his withdrawal from the race. The Italian suffered multiple injuries and is currently safely back in Italy where he is expected to undergo surgery for his facial injuries and begin his recovery.

The victory of McNulty marks a successful week of stage racing for the Emirati squad, with Isaac Del Toro having claimed the overall GC at the Vuelta a Burgos in Spain yesterday.

The win tally for the team continues the grow , with 72 victories on the board so far this season.

Stage 7 results

1.Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) 14:31

2.Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious) +21”

3.Matteo Sobrero (BORA-hansgrohe) +28”

Final General Classification

1st – Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates-XRG): 25:10:57

2nd – Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain-Victorious): +29”

3rd – Matteo Sobrero (Red Bull Bora hansgrohe): +37”