In the space of 48 hours, you sometimes don’t feel like you’ve accomplished much. But with Lenny Martinez, there’s no time to procrastinate. The Frenchman was not only guilty of two successes, but also in quick succession. It’s not easy to learn from your mistakes when you’re so young.
At the age of 20, Lenny Martinez already bears the label of the future nugget. And in case you doubt it, the Frenchman took care to prove the opposite to you on the Comtois triptych. Three races in three days: the Classic Grand Besançon Doubs, the Tour du Jura and the Tour du Doubs. A hell of a piece reserved for runners. But clearly, that was just an appetizer for Martinez.
Lenny Martinez’s two dismal victories
Engaged in the Classic Grand Besançon Doubs, Lenny Martinez is with his teammate David Gaudu. The FDJ does not come to sort lentils in the Comtois triptych. Patient like a crocodile waiting for its prey, Lenny chomps at the bit to the foot of the La Malate coast to make a fatal attack. The Cannes native opens his arms at the finish line and adds a third victory to his record this season. His 2nd place last year is already forgotten. The dirty business begins for us.
Lenny Martinez wins the Classic Grand Besançon Doubs!
Second last year, the Groupama-FDJ rider won solo, after resisting the return of Monegasque Victor Langellotti! #lequipeVELO pic.twitter.com/pcbQ6Ty6Mk
— the L’Équipe channel (@lachainelequipe) April 12, 2024
If the next day David Gaudu wins the Tour du Jura, the Tour du Doubs is obviously ticked off by Lenny. And once again, like a predator who knows perfectly what he must do, the Frenchman wisely bides his time. He places a new dazzling attack in the Larmont just before the red flame, and only has to depose Clément Berthet. Fourth victory of the season. This time, Martinez does not open his arms, but crosses them Mbappé style. The only thing missing would be that we would have to stuff ourselves with a new French prodigy.
Untenable Lenny Martinez! The 20-year-old French climber (Groupama-FDJ) wins the Tour du Doubs after a second victory in three races this Sunday at Larmont 🥇 #LesRP pic.twitter.com/awyAU6ezDG
— Eurosport France (@Eurosport_FR) April 14, 2024
We are therefore in the process of legitimizing the fact that a French runner wins two races in just 48 hours, all while wearing the tunic of a French team. And to be depressing to the end, Gaudu’s victory transforms this French double into a treble. How distant it seems the time when the riders of our country pedaled with panache without necessarily seeking victory. Just the recognition of the public, always attracted by magnificent losers.
Yes, it was better before. Well, it depends on the sport.
2024-04-15 17:31:12
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