Michael Matthews brings the heat with epic win at Tour de France
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#61G63)
- Australian rider claims first Tour de France victory in five years
- Matthews braved 40 degree heat to fight back and win late duel
Australian cycling star Michael Matthews believes he's reprised the story of his distinguished career with one epic triumph of rare courage and heart at the Tour de France.
The man from Canberra, known throughout cycling as Bling" for his love of shiny baubles, produced his most glittering victory on Saturday on an exhausting, undulating 192.5km slog from Saint Etienne to Mende.
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