Tour de France: From Ineos to Pogacar, the time of victory is not always the time of truth

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The yellow jersey of Tadej Pogacar, July 18. (Sarah Meyssonnier/Reuters)
We almost felt sorry for Thymen Arensman. After a doping test that seemed longer than usual, the 25-year-old Dutch climber appeared at a press conference. When a rider wins a stage— as he did on Saturday in Superbagnères —he is obliged to appear before the journalists in the press room. Usually, despite the fatigue, the moment is rather pleasant for the winner, especially when he's not used to it. He is congratulated, he thanks his teammates, and says he has always believed in himself and his family. Thymen Arensman, for his part, had to answer questions about David Rozman. His face turned cold. He regretted being there.
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