SPORTSDanish rider secures fourth victory of 2026 as UAE Team Emirates-XRG places three riders in the top four on the opening dayUAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Julius Johansen claimed victory in the opening prologue of the Volta a Portugal, securing the first leader's jersey of this year's race and continuing his impressive run of form in 2026. WAMLisbon: UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Julius Johansen claimed victory in the opening prologue of the Volta a Portugal, securing the first leader's jersey of this year's race and continuing his impressive run of form in 2026. Rafael Reis of Anicolor/Campicarn took third place, seven seconds behind Johansen, while UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Luca Giaimi finished fourth, nine seconds off the winning pace. The victory also takes UAE Team Emirates-XRG's tally to 60 wins for the season, underlining the team's dominant form across the international cycling calendar. With three riders finishing inside the top four, UAE Team Emirates-XRG made a commanding start to the Volta a Portugal and heads into the next stage with Johansen wearing the race leader's jersey.