Cycling: Nairo Quintana (Arkéa – Samsic) won the overall victory on the last stage of the Tour du Haut-Var. In the end, seventh place was enough for the Colombian. Julien Bernard (Trek – Segafredo) celebrates the day's victory.
Quintana also sovereign on the last day
Nairo Quintana (Arkéa – Samsic) is currently brimming with confidence and strength. Even on the final day of the 52nd Tour du Haut-Var, he left renowned competitors behind on the undulating terrain. A seventh-place finish on the 136,0-kilometer stage from La Londe to Le Mont Faron was enough to secure his overall victory.
Before him, the breakaway riders had the chance to contest the stage win amongst themselves. Julien Bernard (Trek-Segafredo) prevailed over his fellow Frenchmen Nans Peters (AG2R La Mondiale) and Léo Vincent (Groupama-FDJ), simultaneously securing the victory in the mountains classification. In the overall standings, Nairo Quintana triumphed with a 40-second lead over Romain Bardet (AG2R La Mondiale) and Richie Porte (Trek-Segafredo). The Colombian also took first place in the points classification. The best young rider at the end of the three days was Hungary's Attila Valter (CCC).
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