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Bonne nouvelle pour le Tour avec l'Italien qui sera au départ samedi avec son dossard de leader sur les épaules.
Il a confirmé son choix tout à l'heure en conférence de presse ou il était accompagné par les meilleurs de la cette première journée.
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Maiken Caspersen Falla, NOR
"I felt better and better during the heats. I felt very strong on the climb. I did my best to be first in the finishing straight. I am really happy for the victory. "
Ida Ingemarsdotter, SWE
"I had a good day. I am quite satisfied with the 2nd place. I knew the Norwegian girls will be hard to beat today. I take the stage one at a time. Tomorrow is another day."
Ingvild Flugstad Østberg, NOR
"The last 100 m of the final was not that good but otherwise I felt very good and strong throughout the day. 3rd place and another podium is a very good start of the Tour. I plan to do the whole Tour and it is good to get some bonus seconds today."
Federico Pellegrino, ITA
"In the semifinal I learned how to play in the final not to make the same mistake. I knew that if I am first before the last 100 m I should win this. In the next stages I want to stay close to the leaders and go for another strong performance in Oberstdorf."
Sergey Ustiugov, RUS
"I am excited to be on the podium for the first time this season. I managed to stay away from any crash. I did everything I could to win but Federico was just unbeatable today. But I will keep on trying to win. "
Finn Hågen Krogh, NOR
"I am very satisfied with the 3rd place today. I had a good start. Federico and Sergey were better today. I was focused on the guys ahead of me and I did not realise there was a fall behind me. "
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Photo : Nordic Focus
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