Cycling
No disappointment, but pure pride for Mathieu van der Poel after passionate attempt in Montreal: 'I rode a beautiful race'
Mathieu van der Poel expressed pride in his third-place finish at the road world championships in Montreal, stating he rode according to his instincts despite not winning gold. Team coach Koos Moerenhout praised Van der Poel’s aggressive early attacks and hard effort, calling him man of the match. Van der Poel remained satisfied with the bronze medal, viewing it as a performance worthy of pride alongside his previous victories.
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