It was with a badly damaged left shoulder and a bloody face that Jay Vine crossed the finish line in 5th position this Sunday… In addition to the second world title of Remco Evenepoelthis was the other strong image of this Men’s Elite time trial of the World Championshipsan image which is not without recalling that of Stefan Küng last year at European Championships. Still as unlucky and clumsy, the Australian rider went (once again) violently to the ground on a descent of the Swiss course, while he seemed in great shape and in the fight for a medal. A brutal and bloody fall that did not prevent him from setting off again and courageously reaching the finish, but which probably cost him a place on the podium. The resident ofUAE Team Emirates finished just 30 seconds fromEdoardo Affinibronze medalist.
Video – Jay Vine 30″ behind Affini and bronze despite his fall
“I’m going to blame myself for a while, it’s heartbreaking”
While we were impatiently waiting for news from him, Jay Vine ended up reassuring by posting a message on his social networks himself. If he finally comes out of it rather well physically in view of the images and his heavy fall, with only a few stitches on the face, his morale is very affected after this enormous disappointment of missing out on a first international podium.It’s heartbreaking to think what could have been. A stupid mistake on a non-technical section of the course potentially cost me the bronze medal. I just went faster in a corner than I was on the recce and went off the road. Simple as that. I’m going to beat myself up about it for a while. It’s heartbreaking. 5th is always good, but right now I’m gutted. Sorry team I really tried” he concluded.
