Europe 1 with AFP / Photo credits: Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP 17:11 pm, June 08, 2023

Cyclist Jonas Vingegaard, who won the 5th stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné on Thursday in Salins-les-Bains in the Jura, paid tribute to the victims of the Annecy attack. "On a day like today, with what happened in Annecy, cycling doesn't really matter," said the Dane, very moved.

On the verge of tears, cyclist Jonas Vingegaard, winner of the last Tour de France, paid tribute to the victims of the Annecy attack after winning the 5th stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné on Thursday in Salins-les-Bains in the Jura. "I'm very happy with my performance. But on a day like today, with what happened in Annecy, cycling doesn't really matter," said the very emotional Dane in an interview at the finish line.

Jonas Vingegaard's big move! The Dane easily won the 5th stage of the #Dauphiné and recovered the yellow jersey, Julian Alaphilippe finished second #LesRPpic.twitter.com/zuVwIkFS05

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The runner is a young dad

"My thoughts are with all the families," added the Jumbo-Visma rider, a young father, who appeared on the verge of tears, before heading to the podium to don the yellow jersey of race leader.

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