Kwiatkowski wins Amstel Gold Race
PR dla Zagranicy
Nick Hodge
20.04.2015 11:36
Rising cycling star Michał Kwiatkowski beat defending champion Philippe Gilbert on Sunday in the Amstel Gold Race in Valkeburg, the Netherlands.
Michal Kwiatkowski of the Etixx-Quick Step team celebrates while crossing the finish line to win the Amstel Gold Race in Valkeburg, Netherlands, 19 April 2015. EPA/BAS CZERWINSKI
“It was an incredible day,’’ the 24-year-old told Polish journalists after wrapping up the race.
“It’s hard to find words to convey how I feel.’’
The hilly 258-km course is the Netherlands’ longest race, and defending champion Philippe Gilbert had been hoping to notch up his fourth Amstel title.
However, the Belgian had to settle for tenth place.
Kwiatkowski showed he was a force to be reckoned with when he became world champion in 2014.
Sunday’s victory marked him out as the first world champion to win the Amstel Gold Race since Frenchman Bernard Hinault did so in 1981. (nh)
Source: IAR