Dae-yeong Joo Clinches Historic Tour of Luzon Victory by a Mere Six Seconds
Source: news.source.inquirer
Dae-yeong Joo of the Korea Cycling Team secured a dramatic victory at the MPTC Tour of Luzon, finishing just six seconds ahead of Jan Paul Morales. Despite facing numerous challenges, including a tire bust and the loss of teammates, Joo maintained his lead throughout the grueling eight-stage race, culminating in a triumphant finish in Baguio City.
Key Points
Dae-yeong Joo won the MPTC Tour of Luzon by a narrow margin of six seconds over Jan Paul Morales.
Joo faced significant challenges including a tire bust and the loss of most of his teammates due to crashes.
The race concluded in Baguio City after eight stages covering 1,074.9 km.
Joo expressed relief and happiness at the finish, stating he did not want to participate in such a challenging stage again.
Jan Paul Morales, despite a strong comeback after an early crash, finished second, marking the slimmest margin in the event's history.
