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Ciccone Protests Photo Finish in European Cycling Championship
6 Oct
Summary
- Giulio Ciccone disputes his narrow loss to Remco Evenepoel by 0.0028 seconds.
- Ciccone questions the photo finish, requesting clear evidence of the finish line.
- He expressed immense respect for Evenepoel's champion performance.
Giulio Ciccone, an Italian cyclist, has formally contested the outcome of the European Championships road race held on Sunday in Slovenia. The race was decided by a razor-thin photo finish, with Remco Evenepoel declared the winner by a margin of just 0.0028 seconds over Ciccone.
Ciccone expressed his dissatisfaction on social media, stating that his review of the available footage has not aligned with the official verdict. He is seeking a clear and irrefutable view of the photo finish that precisely matches the finish line as defined by the regulations, emphasizing the need to see the exact moment both wheels crossed the line.
Despite his appeal regarding the photo finish, Ciccone was quick to express his profound respect for Evenepoel, acknowledging his performance as that of a champion. The European Cycling Union has not yet issued a public comment regarding Ciccone's challenge.
