Simon Yates, a British cyclist, achieved a significant milestone by becoming the leader of the Giro d'Italia after stage 20, filling him with emotion as he reflected on his challenging journey. His past experiences included setbacks and disappointments in this race that made the victory particularly poignant. Yates, who previously won the Vuelta a España in 2018, expressed his feelings during media interviews, revealing the depth of his dedication and the personal investment he made in aiming for this title despite facing hardships like injuries and illnesses.
Yates' eyes were still wet... his feelings were logically that much the deeper. "I'm quite emotional," Yates said, as he struggled to speak through tears. It’s something that I’ve worked towards for many years."
Thinking back to those days likely made Yates' emotions swell up again. But it also made this year’s victory even sweeter. "I’ve really invested a lot of my career into targeting this race, and there've been a lot of setbacks."
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