‘I hope that doesn’t sound too cocky’: Sam Bennett on earning his place, beating Peter Sagan and his glass case of emotion 

The Irish sprinter may have made history in the Tour, but he’s still not taking life too seriously 

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Sam Bennett just entered the history books of the Tour de France, but you wouldn’t guess it hearing him speak.

The Irish sprinter took two stage victories in the 2020 edition, including the unofficial World Championships of sprinting on the Champs-Élysées, and took the green jersey after a fierce three-week battle with Peter Sagan and his old team. 

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