Italian Alessio Magagnotti sprinted to the first professional victory of his career, pulling off a surprise victory over top favourite Paul Magnier on the second stage of the Tour of Germany on Friday.
The 19-year-old outmanoeuvred the Frenchman in a thrilling sprint in Offenbach an der Queich, in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
"I just gave it everything and managed to come out on top. It's a dream come true for me. Now I just want to enjoy this moment," Magagnotti said.
Magnier finished second and Portuguese rider Iúri Leitão completed the stage's podium. Maximilian Walscheid was the best German rider, finishing fourth.
France's Louis Barré remained the overall leader, six seconds ahead of second-placed Isaac del Toro of Mexico.
#magnier #come
The 19-year-old outmanoeuvred the Frenchman in a thrilling sprint in Offenbach an der Queich, in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
"I just gave it everything and managed to come out on top. It's a dream come true for me. Now I just want to enjoy this moment," Magagnotti said.
Magnier finished second and Portuguese rider Iúri Leitão completed the stage's podium. Maximilian Walscheid was the best German rider, finishing fourth.
France's Louis Barré remained the overall leader, six seconds ahead of second-placed Isaac del Toro of Mexico.
#magnier #come
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