The Cannibal believes that the Slovenian, who follows in his footsteps, was superior to him this Sunday. “Master class. » To the intrinsic talent, Pogacar added “an audacity that I have never had during a world championship”.
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Published on 09/30/2024 at 6:55 p.m.
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Dince the athletic feat that made the 2024 World Cup a part of cycling history, a 100-kilometer raid as insane as it is captivating, the sporting connection seems more and more obvious, including in the fiery words of Eddy Merckx . Very impressed by this demonstration of audacity and strength, the Cannibal was full of praise. “On this point, Tadej Pogacar is superior to me, never in my career have I dared to launch into a similar offensive during a world championship! This extraordinary athlete is unrivaled. » Eddy’s phone is heating up, the world press necessarily establishes a direct connection between the insolent supremacy of the Slovenian today and that which the Brussels resident exercised in the 60s-70s, a hegemony which made him the absolute champion of the 20e century.
Merckx is always cautious and measured when we try to take him on the path of comparisons, often without object, but this time he cannot hide his enthusiasm, reminding us in passing that from 2020 already, without offending anyone but sure of his In fact, he felt that this young runner, full of life and talent, seemed to be following in his footsteps.
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