World Tour Victory of Sarah in Santos Tour Down Under

In a breathtaking race, Sarah Gigante from AG Insurance – Soudal has won the third and final stage of the Santos Tour Down Under at Willunga Hill. This triumphant solo finish over a distance of 93.4 kilometers from Wakefield Street in Adelaide to Brookman Road on Willunga Hill not only secured Sarah the stage win, but also the coveted overall classification of the Santos Tour Down Under in Adelaide.

The stage, which started at the City of Adelaide Tour Village in Victoria Square, Tarntanyangga, led the riders through local favorite spots. Featuring a challenging climb at Windy Point near Belair and moving through Coromandel Valley and Kangarilla towards the Fleurieu coast, the stage culminated in an exciting climax at Willunga Hill.

Team Sports Director Servais could not hide his pride: “I am speechless. It's fantastic how we have started this season. Sarah,just wants to race and is so motivated -  we have a real asset. This is not just a victory for her, but for the entire team. Despite the difficulties with crosswinds and positioning, the team has continuously supported her. It's a victory of the whole team.”

Sarah herself was overwhelmed by her performance: “Huge thanks to my team. They worked incredibly hard for me today. The last three years since my last victory here felt like a series of setbacks. The switch to AG Insurance – Soudal and the support of the team means everything to me. Willunga Hill suits me incredibly well, and thanks to the incredible efforts of my teammates, I was able to win this stage. I am enormously grateful to them.”