09/10/2023

Oscar Sevilla wins the Tour de Hainan at the age of 47

The excitement culminated in the final stage of the Tour de Hainan, where Dutch cyclist Jesper Rasch shone by taking his first victory as a professional in a thrilling mass sprint. Meanwhile, Spanish veteran Oscar Sevilla, at 47 years of age, won the overall title of the tour, proving once again his ability and experience on the roads.

An impressive sprint for Jesper Rasch

The fifth and final stage of the Tour of Hainan, which took place between Changjiang and Sanya, promised to be an exciting battle. Although the terrain included some hills, the last 25 kilometers were characterized as mostly downhill, which foreshadowed an exciting finish.

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While Spain's Oscar Sevilla held a lead of just one second over his nearest rival, Sebastian Berwick, the focus was on the sprinters looking for their chance to shine on the day. In the end, the race was settled in a thrilling mass sprint that kept the spectators on their toes.

In that sprint, Jesper Rasch of the ABLOC CT team showed his speed and determination by crossing the finish line in first place. Despite his experience in .2 level races, this was Rasch's first time winning a higher level competition. An impressive achievement that marks a milestone in his professional career.

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Óscar Sevilla, winner

The experienced Spanish Team Medellin-EPM rider, who competes for the Medellin-EPM team, maintained his lead in the general classification by finishing the last stage in the peloton.

At 47 years of age, Sevilla once again demonstrated his class and skills on the roads of Hainan, securing his position as the overall winner of the Tour de Hainan. This achievement is a testament to Sevilla's longevity and talent in the cycling world, cementing his legacy as one of the most respected and successful cyclists of his generation.