"It's a dream come true" - Sam Welsford reacts to breakthrough debut win with BORA - hansgrohe
CyclingTuesday, 16 January 2024 at 09:58
Australian cyclist Sam Welsford made a spectacular entrance with the BORA - hansgrohe team during the start of the 2024 WorldTour, taking a thrilling home victory at the Tour Down Under thanks to the exceptional work of his teammates.
In a thrilling sprint, Welsford showed his skill and determination to cross the finish line in first place, securing an outstanding victory for the team. After the competition, the Australian expressed his satisfaction at the triumph in his new stage of the sport.
"It's a dream come true," shared Welsford. "This is my first race with my new teammates, who have guided me exceptionally well. I was able to give 100 percent thanks to their support. This first win with them is really special."
Welsford's successful debut in the BORA - hansgrohe team promises exciting thrills in future WorldTour stages and competitions, highlighting the team's potential and synergy for the upcoming season, with an efficient leadout featuring Ryan Mullen and Danny van Poppel who didn't achieve much success with Sam Bennett over the past two seasons.
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- bummer - he was fun to watch and was young. had a lot left in him.mij09-01-2026
- What a fairytale day! Everything fell into place.mhfrvz09-01-2026
- Not sure you can say that someone as talented and successful as him has had bad luck, but between coming along right after the two titans and now this, his is a career cut short. Perhaps he can transition to a different role in the sport, but in any case I wish him well.MidnightRider08-01-2026
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santiagobenites08-01-2026 - however you frame it, it seems that they asked more from Ayuso (who obviously did not deliver the needed support) than they are asking from del Torro ... who - according to this quote - just needs to show up and can then ride however he likes.Ketterechts08-01-2026
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Sam Welsford from team Bora-Hansgrohe takes out top spot on Day 1 after 144.0KMs and three laps of the Tanunda track. @SantosLtd #TourDownUnder 📺 Stream the race now on 7plus: 7plus.com.au/cycling
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