Lenny Martinez from Bahrain Victorious triumphed in Stage 5 of Paris-Nice, emerging victorious on the steep Côte de Notre-Dame-de-Sciez. He outpaced Clément Champoussin and Matteo Jorgenson, who was leading the race but settled for third after a strong climb. Jorgenson currently leads the General Classification (GC), 22 seconds ahead of Jonas Vingegaard, who faced difficulties due to a crash. The stage featured five challenging climbs, impacting the standings as riders struggled in the final stretch, showcasing both the physical demands and excitement of the race.
"It was just incredible," Martinez said at the finish, celebrating his first win at WorldTour level. "I [haven't won for] a long time, so I'm super happy to win today. It's incredible, the feeling.”
Jorgenson now leads the GC by 22 seconds over Vingegaard, who is still in second, and Florian Lipowitz moved into third, 36 seconds down on Jorgenson.
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