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Usain Bolt expressed confidence that his world records in the 100m and 200m are unlikely to be broken soon, citing the current talent level and advancements in technology, but acknowledged that future athletes may eventually surpass his marks as the sport evolves.
Jonathan Milan won Stage 17 of the Tour de France in rainy conditions, but a crash involving sprinters under the flamme rouge ended their chances for the stage win, leaving many disappointed and likely ending their opportunities in the race.
Stage 7 of the Tour de France is a flat route from Mont-de-Marsan to Bordeaux, offering a chance for the sprinters to shine. The peloton is expected to chase down the solo breakaway rider, Simon Guglielmi, who currently holds a gap of over six minutes. The teams with strong sprinters, such as Lotto-Dstny and Alpecin-Deceuninck, are positioning themselves at the front for the final sprint. The finish in Bordeaux is known for its sprint finishes, with Mark Cavendish winning there in 2010. Safety measures have been implemented, including an earlier enforcement of the 3km rule.
Stage 4 of the Tour de France offers another opportunity for sprinters to compete on a flat 181.8km route from Dax to Nogaro. The riders are enjoying a calm start, with no early breakaways, and Mark Cavendish is among the contenders for the stage victory. Yesterday's sprint finish was marred by controversy due to a chicane design, but Jasper Philipsen was ultimately confirmed as the winner.
Stage 3 of the Tour de France sees the riders heading towards the French border, with Neilson Powless and Laurent Pichon leading the race. The main teams with sprint focus are starting to position themselves in the peloton, while Powless enjoys his time in the polka-dot jersey. The gap between the leaders and the peloton is growing, and the sprinters are preparing for their first opportunity to shine in a bunch finish.