Volta a Portugal: Rafael Reis wins prologue

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Rafael Reis (Sabgal-Anicolor) triumphed in the prologue at the Volta a Portugal, winning the stage in Agueda and securing the event's first leader's jersey.

Reis covered the 5.6km time trial route in 6:48, finishing with the same time as his teammate and runner-up Julius Johansen. The victory is the sixth Volta prologue win of Reis' career and his ninth stage win overall.

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