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“It’s like a dream”: Marc Hirschi wins his first stage of the Tour de France
Switzerland has a new bike hero! Marc Hirschi wins the 12th stage of 218 kilometers of the Tour de France this year. On the last big climb of the day, the Swiss sets himself apart from the competition with an irresistible start.
Marc Hirschi leaves everyone standing on the mountain
With an aggressive descent and increased the lead. He was able to defend the lead in the last few kilometers of hills. In the end, Ittigen’s man in Bern saved a 47-second lead over the finish line. Second was the French Pierre Roland, third was the Danish Sören Kragh Andersen.
With the win, Hirschi ended an eight-year dry streak: the last Swiss stage success was in 2012, when Fabian Cancellara won the prologue in Liège.
“It’s unbelievable. I was twice as close,” Marc Hirschi said in an interview after the race. “I didn’t think I would make it. I really doubted it.” The pursuers were so close, Hirschi said.
At the latest after running away last Sunday, he knew he was strong. That is why he dared to attack today, Hirschi said. «I never believed that I could win a stage at this age. The beginning of the tour was a dream for me. And now I am here with victory and three podiums. “
Marc Hirschi’s winning interview (English).
Hirschi was overwhelmed by the stage win: “I can’t really describe it, it’s hard to find the right words. It can not be better. It’s like a dream “.
For the only 22-year-old, the stage victory at Sarran Corrèze is the great reward for an extremely committed tour. Last Sunday, after a long solo escape, the Sunweb driver was caught just 1.7 kilometers from the finish. In the second stage, Hirschi only had to admit defeat to Julian Alaphilippe.
Marc Hirschi’s goal
Hirschi, the 2018 U23 European and World Champion, is one of the greatest talents cycling has to offer no later than this victory. The German Eurosport moderators were delighted when he took office: “We see a legend in the making! This will be the new Sagan! “(cma)
