By Melody Gross 
Portuguese cyclist Joao Almeida (United Arab Emirates) He won, this Tuesday, the sixteenth stage of the Tour of Italy, at Monte Bondone, and move into second place overall. For commentator Olivier Bonamichi, the cyclist’s performance is an “extraordinary achievement”.
“João Almeida can write one of the most beautiful pages in Portuguese sport,” says SIC Notícias commentator.
For Bunamichi, that’s a victory.”It’s more than just winning a stage, Is the possibility of João Almeida achieving something that no one else has done in Portuguese cycling history“, any, “Grand tour win“.
The commentator states that “a Best result so far went to Joaquim Agostinhotwice third in the Tour de France.”By winning a stage of the Tour of Italy by bike, only two Portuguese have done itHe recalled, referring to Acacio da Silva and Ruben Guerrero.
However, Bonamichi confirms this Portuguese cyclistHe still hasn’t secured a spot on the podiumNor the victory in the Tour of Italy. “I think he’s at least well placed to equal Joaquim Agostinho for third“, He says.
“What João Almeida does is pure and simply incredible. We’re talking about a great return to Italy, a very grueling race,” he continues.