Triumph for Pogacar, Morikawa
Two young professionals ruled the roost in two different disciplines on Sunday. Collin Morikawa (L) won the British Open at Royal St. George’s as the American became the first player to win two different majors on debut. Morikawa won by two shots from compatriot Jordan Spieth, who lifted the Claret Jug in 2017. “I just want more. When you’re in these moments and you truly love what you do, and I love playing golf and competing against these guys, these are the best moments ever because the nerves push you to just be a better person,” said Morikawa, who will now look to win an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo. PHOTO: REUTERS
Meanwhile in Paris, Tadej Pogacar became the youngest rider to win back-to-back Tour de France titles after some vintage racing drew comparisons with cycling’s greatest. The 22-year-old Slovenian, who won the Tour on his debut last year, hammered his rivals in the Alps with a long-range attack on stage eight, reminiscent of the event in the 1980s, and stayed in control
for the rest of the race.”We did it,” he said with a huge smile.”It was one thing last year, the first win, I didn’t cry this year,”
he said glowing in his big moment and thanking everyone with his parents and siblings all present. PHOTO: REU-TERS
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