Who Won Stage 3 of Paris-Nice?

By Michael Ferguson

Paris-Nice, one of the most prestigious cycling races in the world, has wrapped up its Stage 3 on March 10th, 2021. The competitors have faced a grueling 14-kilometer individual time trial that started and ended in Gien. The stage was expected to be a thrilling contest that would determine who will wear the yellow jersey into the next round of the race.

The Winner of Stage 3

It was Swiss cyclist Stefan Bissegger who emerged victorious in Stage 3 of Paris-Nice. He completed the race with an impressive time of 16:26 minutes, beating his closest rival by a margin of just four seconds. Bissegger’s stunning performance secured him not only the stage win but also propelled him to the top of the overall standings.

The Runner-Up

Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel finished second in Stage 3 with a time of 16:30 minutes. Though he missed out on winning the stage by just four seconds, Evenepoel’s performance was still remarkable and helped him climb to second place in the overall standings.

Other Top Performers

Several other cyclists put up impressive performances during Stage 3, including American rider Brandon McNulty who finished third with a time of 16:33 minutes. Frenchman Rémi Cavagna finished fourth with a time of 16:37 minutes, while German cyclist Maximilian Schachmann came in fifth place with a time of 16:38 minutes.

Overall Standings After Stage 3

After three stages, Stefan Bissegger has taken over as the new leader in Paris-Nice’s overall standings. He is followed closely by Remco Evenepoel, who trails by just one second. German rider Maximilian Schachmann sits in third place overall, while American Brandon McNulty is in fourth place.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Stage 3 of Paris-Nice was an exciting affair that saw Swiss cyclist Stefan Bissegger emerge as the winner. His impressive performance helped him secure the yellow jersey, and he will be looking to maintain his lead in the upcoming stages. With several top riders still in contention, the race for the overall title promises to be an enthralling contest that cycling fans worldwide will be eagerly following.