Cycling: Nairo Quintana in its best days! The Colombian climbed away from the competition on the final stage of the Tour de la Provence and, in addition to winning the stage, also celebrated overall victory.
Quintana climbs up and away from everyone
As expected, the third stage of the Tour de la Provence turned the overall standings upside down again. From Manosque to the Montagne de Lure, 166,1 kilometers had to be completed. Four kilometers from the finish line Nairo Quintana (Arkéa – Samsic). Only Julian Alaphilippe (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) was able to follow initially. But even the world champion only had to 1.000 Meters later, he realized that he couldn't keep up with the Colombian today. So the Frenchman also fell back after another attack by Nairo Quintana, who ultimately celebrated not only the stage win but also the overall victory safely and confidently. He climbed to second place. Mattias Skjelmose Jensen (Trek – Segafredo). The only 21-year-old Dane completes the podium of the seventh Tour de la Provence behind Quintana and Alaphilippe.
¡Campeón Nairooooooooooooooo! 🇨🇴🇨🇴 ¡Campeón Nairo Quintana! Qué orgullo verte volar de nuevo condor ¡Impresionante remate del de Cómbita! Que se corona campeon del Tour de la Provence.
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