Cycling: Giacomo Nizzolo (Dimension Data) has achieved the first win of the season for his new team. The Italian prevailed on the final stage of the Tour of Oman in front of his two compatriots Sonny Colbrelli (Bahrain - Merida) and Davide Ballerini (Astana) in a bunch sprint. There were no more changes in the overall standings. Alexey Lutsenko (Astana) successfully defended his title.
Nizzolo can finally celebrate again after more than a year
On January 28, 2018 James Nizzolo (Dimension Data) won a race for the last time. After a protracted injury and a team change, the Italian seems to be back. On the final stage of the Tour of Oman, he was just ahead of his two compatriots Sonny Colbrelli (Bahrain – Merida) and David Ballerini (Astana) claim. His strong sprint was prepared by his teammate Ryan Gibbons (Dimension Data), who even finished fifth himself. Unfortunately I couldn't take part in the final mass sprint alexander kristoff (UAE Team Emirates). The Norwegian fell and had to retire from the Tour of Oman for the first time in ten years. The Swiss Reto Hollenstein (Katusha – Alpecin) was seventh. André Greipel (Arkéa – Samsic) was 28th. Before that, a four-man breakaway shaped the course of the race on the 135,5-kilometer stage from Al Mouj Muscat to Matrah Corniche.
Lutsenko wins the general classification and the points classification
As expected, there were no more changes in the overall standings today. alexey lutsenko (Astana) succeeds in successfully defending the title. With three stage wins, the Kazakh has dominated the tour. Behind him on the podium are the Italians, 44 and 47 seconds behind respectively Dominic Pozzo alive (Bahrain – Merida) and Jesus Herrada (Cofidis). The Swiss Matthew Frank (AG2R La Mondiale) is happy with his season opener in 14th place. In addition to the overall ranking, Alexey Lutsenko can also look forward to winning the points classification. Elie Gesbert (Arkéa – Samsic) takes home the jersey of the youngster's best. The Swiss team won the team ranking Katusha-Alpecin.
Top 3 in Matrah Corniche:
1. @Giacomonizzolo
2. @sonnycolbrelli
3. @ballero_94 #TOO2019 pic.twitter.com/bFz9Bepgv6— Tour of Oman (@tourofoman) 21 February 2019