2023-07-03 03:34:43
Egan Bernal revealed what he thinks of Nairo Quintana and his fight to return to cycling. Bernal acknowledged the admiration he feels for Quintana, whom he treated as a reference.
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On July 2, 2023, Semana Magazine published an extensive interview with Egan Bernal. In it, Bernal, who is currently running the 2023 Tour de France, talked about Nairo Quintana and his fight to return to cycling. With the respect that characterizes him, he assured that Nairo is going through a complicated situation.
“Nairo knows the respect I have for him. He is one of the greatest runners that Colombia has had, a benchmark. Obviously, he is in a difficult situation, but he is showing why he is Nairo Quintana ”, Egan Bernal
Egan continued extolling the strength of Nairo Quintana, who continues to strive to get a team that allows him to compete at the highest level.
“The mental strength of not wanting to give up, of showing that he is still riding a bike, he is excited to put a number on his back, which is not easy after the races and wars he has had”, Egan Bernal
To conclude, Egan Bernal wished Nairo Quintana the best.
“Hopefully everything goes well and he gets equipment so that he can continue riding a bicycle and finish his sports career the way he wants, because he deserves it”, Egan Bernal
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