All hail Cadel!

This morning’s papers across the nation were a victorious hue of yellow as Cadel Evan’s historic Tour de France victory edged out the death of Amy Winehouse to command the lead.

Although I doubt anyone was happier than the man himself:

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Here’s the highlights from Stage 21:

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And here’s some coverage from around the world:

  • “Grit powers old man Cadel Evans to the summit” — The Guardian
  • “With New Outlook, Evans Becomes First Australian to Win Tour de France” — New York Times
  • “Cadel Evans wins 2011 Tour de France” — Cycling News
  • “Evans wins 2011 Tour de France overall as Cavendish clinches green jersey” — Cycling Weekly
  • “Cadel Evans clinches 2011 Tour de France as Mark Cavendish wins finale in Paris” — Velo News
  • “Cadel Evans wins first ever Tour, Cavendish takes final sprint” — Podium Cafe
  • “A Bloodless Conclusion To A Bloody Race” — Deadspin