Nairo Quintana lost the lead, but won the love of a child in Catalonia

Nairo, this Friday.

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See the video of the emotional moment that the Colombian cyclist starred in this Friday.

The fifth stage of the Tour of Catalonia left Nairo Quintana with mixed feelings. The Colombian rider, from the Arkea team, lost the overall lead because the Portuguese Almeida got a bonus of one second for an intermediate sprint. However, the balance was positive because in none of the rivals’ attacks, Quintana gave up ground.This Friday, minutes before starting on the longest track of the competition, Quintana starred in the most emotional moment of the day. All thanks to his charisma and the affection of a child.

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In a video posted by the Arkea team on its Twitter account, it is seen how a minor, dressed in the colors of the French squad, approaches Nairo and tells him heartily: “Nairo, do you remember me?” .

Step after, the Colombian extends his arm affectionately and the little cyclist assures him: “Today you are going to win the stage.”

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Although the minor’s wish did not come true, the emotional photograph of both shows that the result of this Friday was the least important.“Inspiring generations”, summed up the Arkea.

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