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Top talent Christen vomits on camera after Time Trial World Championships: "I wanted to throw up along the way"
CyclingMonday, 23 September 2024 at 14:28
The Time Trial World Championships for U23s ended with a real thriller on Monday. Alec Segaert, the last man on the course, collapsed like a pudding in the final stages of the time trial, allowing Jan Christen to just clinch the last podium spot in his home country. However, it was clear from the footage after the finish that he too had had a hard time, as he had to vomit on the asphalt. IDLProCycling.com spoke to him about it.
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Ultimately, a bronze medal was the maximum achievement for the Swiss. "I was nervous in the hot seat, especially as the last riders crossed the finish line. I was shaking because it wasn't my best day. The fact that I ultimately won a medal makes me very satisfied, especially since I did not feel great."
Jan, we saw the footage on TV. Can you describe how you felt at that moment?
"Actually, I had wanted to throw up during the time trial already. At the beginning of the time trial, I felt very good, I was completely in my own world on the bike. At some point, I started having stomach pain. I don't know where it came from. Maybe I ate something bad. But from that moment on, I really wanted to vomit. I couldn't breathe well because it was rising to my throat. In the last five or six kilometers, I didn't feel pain in my legs, but mainly in my throat. When I crossed the finish line, everything came out immediately."
How do you feel now then?
"I don't feel my stomach anymore, but I also haven't been able to eat much. So, I'll be glad when the doping check is over and I can eat something at the hotel."
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What does this time trial tell you about the road race on Friday, where you are also one of the favorites?
"It's my main goal of the season, but it's not easy to deliver in your own country. We saw that again yesterday (he's referring to compatriot Stefan Küng in the elite time trial, ed.). So, I'm glad I already have a medal in hand. I've already shown this season that I belong among the best under-23 riders in the world, so in that sense, I don't need to prove myself anymore. I'm mainly going to try to enjoy the race and I'll definitely try something, but I don't feel any pressure. I'm going to attack full-on."
How do you look back on your season so far, with three pro wins under your belt as a twenty-year-old?
"I am more than satisfied. This was my first year as a professional and I'm still very young, so I don't think there are many riders who can claim three professional wins right away. So, I'm more than satisfied with that."
What can you still improve?
"I'm not worried about that. If I can continue in this vein, then at some point I'll be able to compete with the best in the world. Hopefully, I can show that as early as Friday."
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Latest Comments
- 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
- 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