Paredes Zapata Wins Opening Stage of the 2026 Vuelta a Colombia

Wilmar Andres Paredes Zapata (Team Medellin - EPM) claimed victory on the opening stage of the 2026 Vuelta a Colombia, prevailing at the end of an inaugural day completed in 04:52:52.The RaceThe opening stage saw the Team Medellin - EPM rider get the better of the group at the finish, ahead of his direct chasers in a reduced sprint that decided the top positions of the Colombian race.Stage Result1. Wilmar Andres Paredes Zapata (Team Medellin - EPM) — 04:52:522. Kevin David Castillo Miranda (—) — s.t.3. Brandon Alejandro Rojas Vega (GW Erco Sportfitnes) — s.t.4. Juan Diego Hoyos Cano (Team Sistecredito) — s.t.5. Felipe Bravo Pareja (GW Erco Sportfitnes) — s.t.General ClassificationThanks to his stage win, Paredes Zapata is the first race leader with 04:52:42. Behind him, Kevin David Castillo Miranda trails by 0:04, while Brandon Alejandro Rojas Vega follows at 0:06.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage.