American Sepp Kuss Wins Tour de France’s Grueling 15th Stage

Sepp Kuss of the United States celebrates on the podium after winning the 15th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 191.3 kilometers (118.9 miles) with start in Ceret and finish in Andorra-la-Vella, Andorra, on July 11, 2021. Christophe Ena/AP Photo

ANDORRA LA VELLA, Andorra—Sepp Kuss couldn’t suppress a wide grin as he raced toward the finish line to become the first American in 10 years to win a stage at the Tour de France.

Just before winning Sunday’s grueling 15th stage, Kuss threw his sunglasses into the crowd and put his arms in the air before covering his face, succumbing to emotion and exhaustion.