SYDNEY: Cadel Evans’ historic Tour de France win was hailed yesterday as one of Australia’s finest ever sporting achievements, ranked alongside Rod Laver’s tennis exploits and their America’s Cup yachting triumph.
The 34-year-old fulfilled his lifelong quest by securing the title, 30 years after pioneering compatriot Phil Anderson paved the way for dozens of young Australians by becoming the first non-European to pull on the yellow jersey.
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