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Ganna had 'angel on his shoulder' in confrontation with fences, unlucky Tarling is left empty-handed
CyclingSunday, 28 July 2024 at 11:55
Filippo Ganna secured the silver medal in the Olympic time trial with a bit of craft and improvisation. The Italian initially seemed to be heading for bronze but managed to turn a deficit into a significant lead over Wout van Aert with a strong final section. Remco Evenepoel proved to be too strong for Ganna. Just off the podium was Brit Joshua Tarling. After suffering a flat tire during the race, the rider was very disappointed afterward.
Although Ganna, as a multiple-time world champion in time trialing, had certainly hoped for gold, he can live with a silver medal. "It's better than at the previous Olympics," said Ganna with a smile in an interview with Eurosport. At the previous Games in Tokyo, Ganna finished fifth and missed the podium. "I am very happy because I am not very good in the rain," the Italian remarked about the persistent rain during the time trial.
"But I tried to follow my dream and maintain the right pace," Ganna continued. "I am happy with my performance today. I have to thank the staff, because since the beginning of the season, they have been helping me achieve this result. I also need to thank my coach, because he is the one who believes in me. Finishing second hurts a bit, but tonight we will celebrate."
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Surprisingly, the time trial ended well for Ganna, as he had a dangerous collision with the barriers in the final phase. "It was very close," Ganna reflects on the risky moment. "I don’t know exactly what happened. Maybe I had a guardian angel on my shoulder that prevented a serious crash," he says with relief. Finally, Ganna mentions a mistake in his preparation. "We did the reconnaissance in very good weather. It was dry and fairly warm. Now the conditions are completely different. Maybe it would have been better to do another high-speed reconnaissance this morning in wet conditions, but in the end, everyone had to ride the same race. I am happy."
Tarling in despair after unfortunate flat tire
Tarling, the great time trial talent, was only two seconds short of winning a medal in his debut at the Olympic Games. The Brit finished fourth in the time trial, which was especially bitter because he had to change bikes due to a flat tire. He appeared in front of Sporza’s camera afterward, looking like a farmer with a toothache.
"It hurts," says a disappointed Tarling about his fourth-place finish. "I tried, but I can’t change it now." The flat tire occurred early in the time trial. "There was nothing I could do. Quickly, I was riding entirely on the rim. If it had been a slow flat, I might have been able to keep going. But with the upcoming corners, I had to change bikes."
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With a deficit of only two seconds on the bronze and thirteen seconds on the silver of Filippo Ganna, the question naturally lingers: what if Tarling had not had a flat tire? However, the young rider has little to say about that. "I don’t know," Tarling doesn’t really want to talk about it. "The men in front of me all rode a good time trial. I don’t know what could have been, because it didn’t happen. The medals have been awarded, and that’s it... I tried, congratulations to them."
With gold (Remco Evenepoel) and bronze (Van Aert), the time trial was a great success for Belgium. "They are flying, and I think they will be great in the road race," Tarling managed to say some kind words about the competition. "Additionally, it’s incredible that Remco, after the Tour podium, now also wins the time trial here. Well done."
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- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024
- This is not a gravel race. UCI fail, from the surface they are on to team tactics. In what country was the first "gravel race" in what country is the most popular gravel race? Go with the race model that created the discipline.
Barnes127411-10-2024 - And don't forget he has now won 4 of the big 10 races (Grand tours, Monuments and WC/OG) in one year with a chance to make that 5. (5 has only been done once before)Joostmehrtens05-10-2024