The Tour of Italy was shocked tonight by the retirement of Remco Evenepoel. In the pink jersey, with two stage victories. Today he won the time trial, now he is leaving the Giro.
The news hit like a bomb. A corona infection, diagnosed here in the hotel in Modena. A rapid test confirms the result of the first test. Two positives: end of Giro.
That in contrast to his team mates, team management and staff of Soudal – Quick Step. Thirty other people turned out to be negative.
The Tour of Italy must continue without the world champion. Geraint Thomas can become the new leader after Tuesday.
Earlier tonight, the Colombian Rigoberto Uran disappeared from the Giro. The same fate befell two-time world time trial champion Filippo Ganna.
Unfortunately, Corona rules this 106th round of Italy.
Our man in Italy heard this morning that Evenepoel was struggling with a sore throat and snot. “I therefore understand the team that they are not taking any risks,” says Renaat Schotte in De Ochtend. “The symptoms are there. The team doctor has made the decision in good conscience.”
“Mother Anja also said that her son didn’t look like normal. And if anyone knows…”
The world champion returns to Belgium by car this morning. A mechanic will drive the car.
2023-05-15 07:35:49
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