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Jan Ullrich Supports Sons at German Cyclocross as Benno Crashes Out and Toni Finishes 14th

The 1997 Tour de France winner described the outing as a baton pass to his boys.

Overview

  • Ullrich attended the national cyclocross championships in Bensheim to cheer on his sons Benno and Toni.
  • Benno competed in the U17 race but crashed and was forced to abandon.
  • Toni raced in the U15 field and placed 14th in challenging conditions.
  • Speaking to Hessischer Rundfunk, Ullrich said he was proud of their efforts and that they had fun.
  • He recalled placing fifth at a cyclocross world championship decades ago and framed his sons’ racing as a handover to the next generation.