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Sagan Third at Gent-Wevelgem, Vents Frustration at Terpstra

Sagan Third at Gent-Wevelgem, Vents Frustration at Terpstra

Wevelgem, March 26 (TASR) – World cycling champion Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) of Slovakia was beaten in the final sprint of the 249-kilometre Gent-Wevelgem classic on Sunday by two domestic Belgian riders, Greg Van Avermaet (BMC Racing Team) and Jens Keukeleire (Orica-Scott). Van Avermaet made history on Sunday when he became the

World Cup Finals: Slovak Skier Vlhova Steals the Show in Aspen Slalom

World Cup Finals: Slovak Skier Vlhova Steals the Show in Aspen Slalom

Bratislava, March 19 (TASR) – Slovak alpine skiing scored a great triumph on Saturday (March 18), as skier Petra Vlhova won in a slalom race at the World Cup Finals in the American city of Aspen and her older compatriot Veronika Velez-Zuzulova ended up fourth. Vlhova eclipsed the favourite and brand

Sagan Wins Another Stage at Tirreno-Adriatico

Sagan Wins Another Stage at Tirreno-Adriatico

Fermo, March 12 (TASR) – Slovak cyclist Peter Sagan (Bora-Hangrohe) sprinted to victory in stage five of the Tirreno-Adriatico race in Italy on Sunday, beating Thibaut Pinot (France/FDJ) and Primoz Roglic (Slovenia/LottoNL-Jumbo). The two-times world champion thereby notched up his third victory of the season, following wins in the

Police Recommend Charges against Footballer Vladimir W. Jr.

Police Recommend Charges against Footballer Vladimir W. Jr.

Bratislava, March 6 (TASR) – The police have concluded an investigation into alleged drunk driving by Slovak national football team player Vladimir W. Jr. last October with the recommendation that Bratislava I District Prosecutor’s Office should press charges, Bratislava Regional Police Directorate spokesperson Lucia Mihalikova told TASR on Monday. A

European Indoor Athletics: Slovak Volko Takes Home Silver in 60m

European Indoor Athletics: Slovak Volko Takes Home Silver in 60m

Belgrade, March 6 (TASR) – Slovak sprinter Jan Volko on Saturday (March 4) won the silver medal in the 60m at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade with a new national record of 6.58 seconds. Gold went to defending champion and Briton Richard Kilty, who finished in 6.54

Sagan Takes His First Win of the Season at Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne

Sagan Takes His First Win of the Season at Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne

Kuurne, February 27 (TASR) – Slovak cyclist Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) won the 69th edition of the cycling classic Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne on Sunday. Sagan proved to be the fastest of a five-man group in the final 200 metres, out-sprinting the defending Belgian Jasper Stuyven (Trek-Segafredo) and Britain’s Luke Rowe (Sky). “I thank

Alpine World Ski Championships: Slovakia Takes Home Silver Medal

Alpine World Ski Championships: Slovakia Takes Home Silver Medal

St. Moritz, February 13 (TASR) – A Slovak quartet on Tuesday won a silver medal at the 2017 Alpine World Ski Championships in the national team competition held in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Second place was secured by Veronika Velez-Zuzulova, Petra Vlhova, Matej Falat and Andreas Zampa. In the team event final,