Wout van Aert celebrated a significant victory at the Giro d'Italia, leading his teammate Olav Kooij to win in the last sprint and guiding Simon Yates to overall victory. Van Aert expressed pride in supporting his teammates, highlighting the emotional moments experienced during the race. Beginning with challenges after illness, he gradually showcased his talents, culminating in a robust performance that helped the team secure multiple successes. His metaphor about the race likened it to a ketchup bottle that suddenly spills out after much shaking, encapsulating their journey through the Giro.
"It's been a crazy 24 hours since Simon decided to turn everything upside down. We were really focused to finish it off and win with Olav," he said on the final Giro weekend, the emotions still high.
"It was the first time I've seen Simon so emotional. He's a relaxed guy but you could really see that it means so much to him. What he did on the Colle delle Finestre was special."
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