Jul 24
Australian to win the Tour de France
Cadel Evans became the first Australian winner of the Tour de France after overcoming his overnight deficit to Andy Schleck in the penultimate stage time trial Saturday. BMC leader Evans started the 42.5 km race against the clock with a 57sec deficit to Schleck in the overall standings but easily erased that on his way to second place behind stage winner Tony Martin of Germany.
Starting the day trailing Andy Schleck by 57 seconds, the Australian produced a masterful performance in the 42.5km time trial in and around Grenoble to seize a one minute and 34 second advantage.
Evans finished second in the time trial, just seven seconds behind GermanTony Martin with three-time champion Alberto Contador third.
The Australian poured praise on his coach Aldo Sassi, saying it was the Italian who inspired him to go on and create a defining moment in Australian sporting history.
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2 Responses to “Australian to win the Tour de France”
Cadel Evans, Congratulations on winning The Tour De France, from Jane and Bob and every one in AUSTRALIA, Cadel you are a legend.
Superb… Cadel Evans !!! What an outstanding achievement, the whole BMC team must be proud of the effort of delivering the winner to Australia. Cadel, you are a truly great all rounder. Your superhuman efforts to come back from the amazing attacks of Contador & Schleck in the Alpes and your flawless timetrial were just wonderful! Thanks to Phil and SBS team for bringing the intensity of the Tour into our homes!