Martin Ends Career In Style As Germany Win Mixed Relay Time-trial
Muhammad Rameez Published September 22, 2021 | 09:45 PM
Tony Martin ended his career in style on Wednesday after helping Germany to win the mixed relay time-trial title at cycling's world championships in Flanders
Bruges, Belgium, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Sep, 2021 ) :Tony Martin ended his career in style on Wednesday after helping Germany to win the mixed relay time-trial title at cycling's world championships in Flanders.
Martin, Max Walscheid and Nikias Arndt were second fastest in the men's section before Lisa Brennauer, Lisa Klein and Mieke Kroeger did even better to claim the gold medal.
Germany beat the Netherlands by 12 seconds while Italy squeezed into third, just five seconds ahead of Switzerland.
The Italians posted the fastest time in the opening 22.5km loop in a relay race where three men race first and release the women's team when they cross the finish line.
"It's thanks to the girls, they made the difference," Martin said after winning the event which was inaugurated in 2019.
"I'll be honest, we were targetting the win, hoping for the gold medal. Now we'll celebrate this win and I'll be off for holidays with my family," he said.
Jumbo-Visma rider Martin sparked a mass crash at the Tour de France in June when he collided with a fan holding up a sign on the first stage.
The 36-year-old, who won four world titles in the individual time trial, in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2016, announced Sunday that he would be retiring after the championships.
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