Vincenzo Nibali First Italian in 15 Years to Win Tour De France : The Two-Way : NPR
Vincenzo Nibali has officially won this year’s Tour de France, becoming the first Italian cyclist to do so since 1998 with a ride past fans lining Paris’ Champs-Elysees.
As we reported on Saturday, Nibali, riding for Astana Pro Team, had worn the yellow jersey through most of the three-week competition that had been marked by bad weather and the relatively quick elimination of some of the favorites.
On an overcast Sunday in the French capital, Nibali rode past the Arc de Triomphe on his way to the winner’s podium.
The New York Times sums up his victory, acknowledging that “To some extent, Nibali benefited from the misfortune of others.
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