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Alaphilippe's tearful salute to father after Tour de France stage victory

Julian Alaphilippe

Julian Alaphilippe broke down in raw emotion after saluting his father in victory on Stage 2 of the 2020 Tour de France. Source: Getty Images

Julian Alaphilippe broke down in raw emotion after saluting his father in victory on Stage 2 of the 2020 Tour de France. The Frenchman's father died in June after a long illness.


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Julian Alaphilippe broke down in raw emotion after saluting his father in victory on Stage 2 of the 2020 Tour de France. The Frenchman's father died in June after a long illness.


With the memory of Alaphilippe's whimsical reign in the maillot jaune at last year's Tour de France still etched in our minds, the 28-year-old is back once more in the leader's jersey after a dazzling display in Nice.  

But unlike his victory on Stage 3 of the 2019 edition where he escaped alone, he didn't have it all his own way. 

Read the full article in English here. 


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