In recent cycling events, Matteo Jorgenson and Jonas Vingegaard emerged victorious in the Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico races, respectively. Jorgenson, riding for Team Visma-Lease a Bike, claimed his win in the Paris-Nice race by executing a strategic move with Remco Evenepoel in the final stage, which took place in the rainy hills around Nice. This victory marked him as the third American to win Paris-Nice, joining a prestigious list of riders. His triumph was considered unexpected, and Jorgenson himself expressed disbelief and excitement over his achievement, particularly highlighting the experience of riding alongside a champion like Evenepoel.

Separately, Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard also secured a notable victory in the Tirreno-Adriatico race, finishing 1min 24sec ahead of his closest competitor, Juan Ayuso. Vingegaard’s performance throughout the seven-stage race in Italy was remarkable, earning him two stage wins and demonstrating Team Visma-Lease a Bike’s competitive edge. Australian cyclist Jai Hindley finished third, 1min 52sec behind Vingegaard.

These wins for Jorgenson and Vingegaard highlight a significant week in cycling, showcasing both riders’ talent and determination across challenging courses.

In another sporting arena, Chelsea’s women’s team, managed by Emma Hayes, secured a 1-0 FA Cup win against Everton, despite Hayes describing the team’s performance as “sluggish.” This win keeps Chelsea in the running for a historic quadruple win this season, including the Women’s Super League, Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup. Hayes pointed out the toll of a busy schedule on her team and the physical demands posed by consecutive away games. Substitute Catarina Macario scored the decisive goal for Chelsea, and while discussions of a quadruple win are ongoing, both Hayes and Macario emphasized the importance of focus and taking each game as it comes. Chelsea aims to emulate Arsenal’s women’s team’s 2006-07 achievement as the only English side to have won a quadruple.