Nordhagen impresses with fourth place in opening time trial at O Gran Camiño
# Jørgen Nordhagen Shines in Time Trial at O Gran Camiño, Secures Fourth Place
In a remarkable opening stage of the O Gran Camiño, Norwegian cyclist Jørgen Nordhagen delivered an impressive performance, finishing fourth in the time trial event. Representing Team Visma | Lease a Bike, Nordhagen was the first rider to start, clocking a solid time of 18:11 on the challenging hilly course.
As competitors followed, Nordhagen’s time proved tough to surpass, with only three riders managing to finish ahead of him. This strong showing places him in an advantageous position in the general classification as the race progresses.
Reflecting on his performance, Nordhagen expressed his satisfaction: “I’m extremely happy with my performance. I maybe didn’t fully expect to put in such a strong ride on this course, but I felt good. Unfortunately, three riders were faster, but I can definitely be satisfied.”
Looking ahead, the 21-year-old climber emphasized his focus on the upcoming stages: “Tomorrow and the day after, the main task is to get through safely. In the final weekend, the battle for overall victory will really open up, and I’m looking forward to being part of it. With today’s performance, I’m in a good position.”
### Stage 1 Results
1. Julius Johansen (UAE Team Emirates – XRG) – 00:17:43
2. Rafael Reis (Anicolor / Campicarn) – +00:00:15
3. Nelson Oliveira (Movistar Team) – +00:00:16
4. Jørgen Nordhagen (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:00:28
7. Patryk Goszczurny (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:00:44
21. Tijmen Graat (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:01:17
27. Anton Schiffer (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:01:24
51. Sven Aleksander Mernik (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:01:50
95. William Smith (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:03:03
With the focus shifting towards pivotal stages ahead, all eyes will be on Nordhagen as he aims to maintain momentum and contend for a top position in the overall standings.
