Praise, applause and various recognitions came to him Nairo Quintana for his spectacular performance in stage 15 of the Italy spin. The Colombian gave the surprise, attacked, was excited about the victory and was a few kilometers away from raising his arms at the finish line after being defeated by an unstoppable Tadej pogacar.
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Despite not doing the correct preparation for the Giro d’Italia, Nairo Quintana He has shown some touches of his cycling and has reminded us of the old days, when he fought for titles in the Tour de France against the best in the world and when he was champion of the corsa rosa.
Nairo Quintana, figure of stage 12 of the Giro d’Italia
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As a child I saw Nairo Quintana and seeing him next to me, reaching him and then seeing him in the distance is a source of pride for me
Although he did not win, the 33-year-old cyclist’s second place brought the entire country back to its feet and received recognition from the Tadej Pogacarwho was full of praise for the Colombian.
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“As a child I saw Nairo Quintana and having seen it next to me, reaching it and seeing it later in the distance is a source of pride for me,” said the leader of the Italy spin.
Nairo Quintana and Tadej Pogacar
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“When I watched cycling, I always got angry with Quintana because he always waited too long to attack. Today he had a great stage, and Steinhauser has also performed at a high level,” said the 25-year-old runner.
Nairo smiles for the praise
This Monday, on the day of rest, Nairo Quintana gave an interview with RCN and spoke of the praise that came from the current leader of the Giro d’Italia, far from being angry about the Slovenian’s words, he became somewhat nostalgic.
Nairo Quintana
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About that wheel to wheel with Pogacar In the last climb of stage 15 and the defeat at the hands of the Slovenian, he stated: “The Giro was already more than clear to me, but it is his way of being, of having fun and acting. If you like to have fun, do it, some like it and others don’t.”
Lastly, Nairo Quintana He thanked the Colombians for the affection shown on the Italian roads and pointed out that he will continue fighting for a victory in this Giro d’Italia.
Nairo Quintana and Daniel Martínez in the Giro d’Italia
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“The affection of the people is impressive. I always pedal with my heart for my country, for my people, for those who love me and that is a very nice gesture towards me. Although we have not won, we have been there, we have fought until the last moment with all our hearts and we always give the best we have,” she concluded.
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