I'm not sure why Ullrich gets the adoration he does. His TdF record is certainly not stellar. Let's compare him to Joop Zoetemelk, (who dat????). Zoetemelk started his TdF career in 1970. (at least we know who Zoetemelk lost to.)
Ullrich’s record –
7 participations
7 stage victories.
1st – once (wore the yellow jersey one other time)
2nd – 5 times
2004 – not yet ranked.
Joop Zoetemelk’s record
16 participations
10 stage victories
1st - once (wore the yellow jersey 4 other times)
2nd – 6 times
4th - 3 times
5th – once
8th – once
12th - once
23rd - once
24th – once
30th - once
16 consecutive completed TdF's, 6 times on the podium, 12 times in the top 10.
I'd like to see Ullrich's record in 9 years.
Gentlemen....flame away....
Paul
Ullrich’s record –
7 participations
7 stage victories.
1st – once (wore the yellow jersey one other time)
2nd – 5 times
2004 – not yet ranked.
Joop Zoetemelk’s record
16 participations
10 stage victories
1st - once (wore the yellow jersey 4 other times)
2nd – 6 times
4th - 3 times
5th – once
8th – once
12th - once
23rd - once
24th – once
30th - once
16 consecutive completed TdF's, 6 times on the podium, 12 times in the top 10.
I'd like to see Ullrich's record in 9 years.
Gentlemen....flame away....
Paul