The veteran cyclist of the Spanish selection She finished in third place, demonstrating not only elite legs, but also tactical intelligence that proved to be the key to success. García was "in shock" and visibly emotional after crossing the finish line.
The Veteran's Intelligence
“I’m in shock, I still can’t believe it. It was a bit of a strange race, the start was slow,” explained a delighted Mavi García. The Mallorcan rider knew exactly when to launch her decisive move, which placed her in a key breakaway less than 40 kilometers from the finish, alongside a strong group that included Muzic, Fisher-Black, and Markus, among others.
García herself was in charge of making the final selection of the medalists, with a powerful attack less than two laps from the finish on the climb to Kigali Golf, leaving only the New Zealander in the lead Niamh Fisher-Black already the Canadian one Magdeleine Vallieres.
“The medal was what mattered most to me. I just wanted to get there and win it,” the Spaniard confessed about the final meters, where she managed the distance with Fisher Black and watched the comeback of Elise Chabby.
The Closing of a Perfect Circle
Finally, the cobblestone wall of Kimihurura decided the distribution of metals: the Canadian Magdeleine Vallieres took gold, Niamh Fisher-Black silver, and Mavi García the well-deserved bronze, thus sealing one of the most emotional stories of the season.
With this milestone, the 41-year-old cyclist feels she has completed her career. "Now I really feel like I've done it all. I want to enjoy next year, cycling, helping my teammates, and taking advantage of any opportunities I have, but I feel like it's all done," the medalist concluded, leaving an indelible legacy in Spanish cycling.
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