Victory in Dubai opens a new chapter in Marcel Kittel's career
By Dubai TourMarcel Kittel of Etixx - Quick Step impressed the rest of the field as he stormed to victory on the streets of Dubai, fending off race leader Giacomo Nizzolo of Trek - Segafredo, who crossed the finish line in sixth and, in turn, lost the overall classification to the German sprinter, who also won the points classification.
In the presence of Diego Armando Maradona, who attended the race for the third consecutive season, the Blue Jersey received the Circle of Stars, the winner's trophy, from HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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Diego Armando Maradona said: "I love Dubai and I'm very happy to be here for the last stage of the Dubai Tour. Today the winner is cycling but if I have to say something about Marcel Kittel... What muscles, what a body!"
STAGE RESULT
1 - Marcel Kittel (Etixx - Quick Step) 137km in 2h50’47”, average speed 48.131km/h
2 - Elia Viviani (Team Sky) s.t.
3 - Mark Cavendish (Dimension Data) s.t.
TRIATHLON
Top International Professionals enter Challenge Wanaka
Challenge Wanaka continues to attract triathlon's big names to the shores of Lake Wanaka in 2019, with some of the world's best confirming their participation. American triathlon powerhouse, Andrew Starykowicz will be certainly pushing the envelope in Wanaka.
Top International Professionals enter Challenge WanakaChallenge Wanaka continues to attract triathlon's big names to the shores of Lake Wanaka in 2019, with some of the world's best confirming their participation. American triathlon powerhouse, Andrew Starykowicz will be certainly pushing the envelope in Wanaka.
Saturday, 5 January 2019
CYCLING
Captivating Finishes at BDO Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge
Epic results unfolded today at the 42nd annual BDO Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.
Captivating Finishes at BDO Lake Taupō Cycle ChallengeEpic results unfolded today at the 42nd annual BDO Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.
Monday, 26 November 2018
MULTISPORT
Wanaka athlete crowned 25thPeak to Peak supreme winner
Stunning bluebird weather greeted competitors at the 25thannual Torpedo7 Peak to Peak multisport race Saturday.
Wanaka athlete crowned 25thPeak to Peak supreme winnerStunning bluebird weather greeted competitors at the 25thannual Torpedo7 Peak to Peak multisport race Saturday.
Monday, 13 August 2018
TRIATHLON
Taupo named as finalist in race to host 2020 Ironman 70.3 World Championship
IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today that Perth, Western Australia and Taupō, New Zealand have been named finalists to host the IRONMAN®70.3® World Championship triathlon which will rotate to the Oceania region in 2020.
Taupo named as finalist in race to host 2020 Ironman 70.3 World ChampionshipIRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today that Perth, Western Australia and Taupō, New Zealand have been named finalists to host the IRONMAN®70.3® World Championship triathlon which will rotate to the Oceania region in 2020.
Wednesday, 13 June 2018
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