He feels proud and we can understand that. Five days after the first global coronation of his compatriot Tadej Pogacar won in Zurich, Luka Elsner did not hide his pride for the one who won the Giro (Tour of Italy), the Tour de France in addition to the Swiss world championships, the same year. To name only the “Monuments” of an almost extraordinary 2024 season.
Among “the very best”
Asked about the subject on the sidelines of the press conference before Reims – Montpellier (Sunday October 6, 5 p.m., 7e day of Ligue 1), the new coach of the Rouge et Blanc, 4es after six days and undefeated for five, said to himself “impressed, obviously. Winning so many major competitions in a row places him among the very best athletes, probably, in the history of cycling. Since he is relatively young, this offers him great prospects, explained the SDR technician. it’s also a pride to see him at this level, in an extremely difficult sport in which you have to make a lot of sacrifices. Yes, I’m very happy about it.”
