For Lipowitz and his team, the past three weeks hadn’t all gone to plan. The Tour didn’t start without bumps – the team faced early setbacks, including crashes and time losses.
“Overall, there were many ups and downs, and the start wasn’t ideal,” Lipowitz admits. “But we grew closer and closer as a team. In the end, a result like this isn’t just down to me, it’s a team effort. We’re riding through France for three weeks, but there’s a lot more to it than that in terms of preparation. That’s why I’m just happy that everything worked out so well and we can celebrate third place.”
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A dream come true for Lipowitz
“It’s a dream come true to reach the podium of the Tour de France,” Lipowitz said at his first Paris finish. “I’ve been thinking about it for several years, but I didn’t think it would happen so soon.” The former pro biathlete added: “I can be proud of myself, but also of the whole team. We worked very well together and fought hard until the end. It’s very special.”