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Luke Lamperti claims his first WorldTour victory at Paris-Nice, making a stunning mark in his sixth pro season. The 23-year-old US criterium champion completes the 171.2km opening stage in 3 hours, 45 minutes, outpacing a charging peloton in the final seconds. This win also marks the first for his new team, EF Education-EasyPost, and earns him the coveted yellow jersey, positioning him as the overall leader. Lamperti expresses his excitement, stating, "It’s my first win with the team and a nice way to start." Teammate Marijn van den Berg paces him perfectly in the final kilometre, setting the stage for Lamperti’s decisive sprint. With seven more days of racing ahead, Lamperti aims to defend his lead and continue the momentum for his team, which has faced challenges early in the season. A breakthrough moment for the young rider and his squad.
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