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EXPLAINED: Classique dunkerque american artem shmidt storms to first pro win with late attack | Rare Historical Photos

Shmidt covered in dirt from rain celebrates with one arm raised.

Artem Schmidt (Netcompany Ineos) pulled off a fine heist at the Classique Dunkerque, launching a solo raid on the finishing circuit to upset the sprinters and win alone.

The 22-year-old US time trial champion took flight on the first passage of the uphill drag that led to the finish line, crossing it with a small advantage over the rest of the bunch.

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