BENOIT COSNEFROY: “It means a lot.”
“This race was my goal at the start of the season, with its finish where everyone gives 100%. Second place in a classic race means a lot.
The year has been turned upside down and it wasn't certain that I would be in good shape. After the Tour France, I stayed under pressure and kept myself in shape.
The whole team focused on me throughout the race. It was crazy. We took responsibility. On the final climb, Alexis Vuillermoz did the work to get me into position. Then I gave it my all and managed my climb to the front to control my effort.
JULIEN JURDIE: “A great team effort”
“It was a great performance by Benoit and a great team effort. We were determined to shine with him. The team worked hard right up to the wire. It's always a pretty stressful race where positioning is crucial. It's very satisfying to see Benoit on the podium.”
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Benoît Cosnefroy's second place in the Flèche Wallonne is his first podium finish in a UCI WorldTour classic. This year, he won the overall classification of the Etoile de Béssèges, the fourth stage of the Route d'Occitanie, and the GP La Marseillaise. He wore the best climber's jersey in Tour France for fifteen days.
NEWS
No serious injury to Oliver Naesen
Oliver Naesen, who fell during the final stage of the Binck Bank Tour on Tuesday, underwent an MRI scan on his right knee on Tuesday evening, which revealed no serious injury. He has a large hematoma inside the knee capsule. A decision will be made regarding his continued participation in the race based on how the pain develops.
