2023-09-05 18:04:42
The runner Filippo Ganna from Ineos Grenadiers, was the fastest in the Valladolid time trial and ended the drought of Italian runners by winning a time trial in La Vuelta, which had not happened since 2014 with Adriano Malori.
VALLADOLID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 05: Filippo Ganna of Italy and Team INEOS Grenadiers celebrates at podium as stage winner during the 78th Tour of Spain 2023, Stage 10 a 25.8km individual time trial stage from Valladolid to Valladolid / #UCIWT / on September 05, 2023 in Valladolid, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
“This time trial was perfect for me. I was lucky with the weather and the straights worked well for me. After winning a time trial at the Giro, this is a dream come true for me. Today I can say that I managed to win a time trial in the Vuelta” pointed out the Italian time trial champion.
He also added “I am super happy”, he expresses while outlining a smile on his face and continues: “I am going to enjoy this for the next two weeks. At the same time we will try to get another stage win, we have worked hard for G in the last few weeks, but now there will be some space.” he ends, showing the clear intentions of Ineos, to fight for partial victories leaving aside the general classification.
Fernando Estupiñán
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