Ewan holds off Sagan
The Australian won his third Tour Down Under Classic, tying the record of André Greipel from the 14th edition of the race. Many of the favourites were caught up in a crash 500 metres before the finish. That left Caleb Ewan and Peter Sagan fighting for the win. Sagan had the advantage of drafting behind the Lotto-Soudal pro, but the 24-year-old managed to hold him off and beat the world champ by a bike’s length. Alexander Edmondson crossed the finish line behind them to claim the third place.
2019 Down Under Classic Results
1. Caleb Ewan (Aus) Lotto-Soudal, in 1.03:59
2. Peter Sagan (Slo) Bora-Hansgrohe
3. Alexander Edmondson (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott
4. Roger Kluge (Ger) Lotto-Soudal + 2 seconds
5. Daniel Oss (Ita) Bora-Hansgrohe + 4 seconds
6. Owain Doull (GBr) Team Sky + 5 seconds
7. Luke Rowe (GBr) Team Sky + 9 seconds
8. Luis Leon Sanchez (Esp) Astana
9. Marco Haller (Aus) Katusha-Alpecin
10. Francisco Ventoso (Esp) CCC Team
