Harry Sweeny returned to the Tour de France, four years after his debut, facing the challenge of defending the yellow jersey. Competing for EF Education-EasyPost, he played a pivotal role in the stage 10 breakaway, which resulted in Ben Healy becoming Ireland's first Tour leader since 1987. Team boss Jonathan Vaughters praised Sweeny as the MVP of the breakaway, estimating his influence contributed to a significant gap. Sweeny felt motivated after a long absence and was responsible for forming the breakaway after an early climb.
Sweeny's performance earned him the title of MVP for the breakaway, credited with creating a two-minute gap for Healy's move into the yellow jersey.
Sweeny expressed enthusiasm for his return, emphasizing a long-awaited opportunity and the collaborative effort with Healy being a significant factor in their success.
In the stage 10 breakaway, Sweeny felt responsible for the formation of the group, leveraging his strength after a tough climb to create gaps among competitors.
Reflecting on the race, Sweeny highlighted the motivational aspect of returning to the Tour after four years, emphasizing his desire to perform well.
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