Thymen Arensman launched a daring solo attack on a long final climb and held on grimly to win the 19th stage of the Tour de France, while race leader Tadej Pogačar took a step closer to a fourth Tour title.

Dutch rider Thymen Arensman has launched a daring solo attack on a long final climb before holding on grimly to win the 19th stage of the Tour de France

Thymen Arensman claimed his second victory in this year's Tour de France when he benefited from the top guns' waiting game to prevail in the 19th stage, the last mountain trek of the race on Friday, as Tadej Pogacar took a giant stride towards a fourth title.