Lippert thanks team, flat tire Kopecky and weather gods after first Tour stage win: "Always good in the rain"
Cycling
Liane Lippert claims victory in the Tour de France Femmes! The 25-year-old German champion from Movistar had a disastrous day on day two, encountering two falls. However, she showed incredible resilience and delivered a fantastic sprint in the finale, convincingly beating the punctured Lotte Kopecky.
"It still has to sink in a bit before I fully realize this. I am incredibly happy," beamed Lippert in the flash interview. "This victory is very special to me, and I am extremely proud. Despite encountering falls during the neutralization and on a climb, there was some stress. However, the team performed remarkably well, and their support played a significant role in making a successful comeback."
Kudos to Movistar, and a nod to the weather gods, as the sudden pouring rain in the finale played in favor of Lippert's victory. "I'm always good in the rain, so I was actually pleased with that. I never expected to win and kept my focus on Kopecky's wheel throughout the final moments. Staying composed, I launched my attack early, as I am stronger in a long and demanding sprint. Nevertheless, I couldn't believe it when I crossed the finish line."
Lippert finds Tour already successful
"This Tour has already been a success, indeed. I've waited so long for a win," she continued. "Winning in the Tour de France, I couldn't have asked for more." With the victory, Lippert moved up to second place in the general classification, trailing the leader Kopecky by 49 seconds.
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Latest Comments
- If she thinks talent alone will put her there she will not see many podium finishes much less a GC finish.....work as a team utilizing tactics to consistently be at the top.Germanrazor10-01-2025
- This was very informative! Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreiraluizantonioduarteferreira02-01-2025
- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- 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