In a thrilling opening prologue at the Tour de Romandie, Sam Watson from Ineos Grenadiers clinched his first-ever WorldTour win, narrowly defeating Ivo Oliveira by less than a second with a time of 4:33. Oliveira, a seasoned track cyclist, was expected to triumph but was outpaced by Watson in the final moments. Iván Romeo of Movistar finished third, leading early on before being overtaken by Oliveira. Watson's unexpected inclusion on the team right before the race underscores his impressive comeback following a layoff from racing.
Sam Watson's remarkable victory in the Tour de Romandie's opening prologue marks a significant milestone as his first WorldTour win, edging Ivo Oliveira.
Oliveira, renowned for his track cycling prowess, led the early phases and seemed poised for victory, but was ultimately surpassed by Watson's final effort.
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