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It’s easy to underestimate a break-away rider when you don’t know that there is one. The silver medal winner thought she had won the race. They need a kick fo
by TomVDB 5y ago
It’s easy to underestimate a break-away rider when you don’t know that there is one.
The silver medal winner thought she had won the race.
They need a kick for not communicating amongst themselves.
- headmelted 5y agoI heard something early on about a communication failure, not sure how much truth there is in that. Nonetheless, it was an incredible performance - right down to her collapsing to the ground victorious in tears at the line. I laughed a little when I saw the Danish competitor come to congratulate her with a big smile while the Dutch team two meters away wouldn’t even acknowledge she was there - no point being bitter about it afterwards when you’ve already been beaten that badly by a “nobody”. I wasn’t even sure if Anna even realised because she was so exhausted (and elated!). 40KM without the help of a peloton. Incredible.
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- ubermonkey 5y agoYeah, just an amazing performance. FYI, the pros got caught out here a bit. The Olympic road race is probably the last one running that doesn't allow radios.