Egan Bernal Makes History as Youngest Tour de France Winner in Over a Century

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This archive report was first published on 28 July 2019.

On July 28, 2019, Egan Bernal made history by becoming the first Colombian and youngest winner of the Tour de France in over a century.

The 22-year-old Ineos rider completed the 21-stage, 3,409km marathon around France, finishing 1min 10sec ahead of 2018 champion and teammate Geraint Thomas.

Colombian fans thronged the Champs Elysees to witness the traditional eight-lap finale, where Australia's Caleb Ewan won his third stage of the 2019 edition in a mass bunch sprint.

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