In the 2023 Paris-Roubaix race, Mads Pedersen finished in third place, 2:11 behind the winner Mathieu van der Poel. Despite facing a critical puncture at 71km, which stalled his progress from a leading group, Pedersen maintained a positive outlook. He highlighted his strong performance leading up to the incident and praised his team's efforts in ensuring he stayed out of trouble. Ultimately, Pedersen adjusted his goals and sprinted to secure his podium finish, marking his second consecutive third-place result in the prestigious race.
"I also don't want to give any if, and if, and if. I was unlucky and had a puncture in a really bad moment. It is what it is."
"I felt really good, I had a good feeling. The team did impressive work the whole day to keep me out of problems, getting into sectors in a good position."
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