The declarations of the Slovenian, who arrived first at the finish line in Lombardy after a champion’s attack: “I dedicate this victory to the team”
Emotion and fatigue on the lips of Tadej Pogacar, winner of the 117th edition of the Giro di Lombardia. The Slovenian managed to conquer the Dead Leaves Classic for the third time in a row, beating great rivals such as his compatriot Primoz Roglic, who finished third. “I dedicate this victory to the whole team, especially to Bax who fell and broke his femur. It was a difficult second part of the season, but I had this race in my sights, I trained with this objective and I succeeded ” declared the UAE champion.
between cramps and joy
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Not even leg cramps were able to stop Pogacar’s action, unstoppable until the finish line: “Even harder and more difficult climb, Vlasov in shape, but then he made a 30″ gap on the descent taking risks, difficult moment with cramps, on both legs, on the descent relaunching after each hairpin bend, I reduced the power and controlled it”. A triumph that Tadej will never forget: “I’m super happy because it’s one of the best victories of his career which came after some difficulties, a dream come true” said the champion.