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Tour de France: Geraint Thomas set for glory in Paris Tour de France: Geraint Thomas set for glory in Paris
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Geraint Thomas will become the first Welshman to win the Tour de France when he crosses the finish line in Paris on Sunday.Geraint Thomas will become the first Welshman to win the Tour de France when he crosses the finish line in Paris on Sunday.
He began the 116km procession to Paris on Sunday afternoon - after a stunning time trial on Saturday to retain the leader's yellow jersey.He began the 116km procession to Paris on Sunday afternoon - after a stunning time trial on Saturday to retain the leader's yellow jersey.
Tradition dictates that the wearer is given a free run to the French capital in a celebratory procession.Tradition dictates that the wearer is given a free run to the French capital in a celebratory procession.
The Cardiff rider has been inundated with congratulations from Wales.The Cardiff rider has been inundated with congratulations from Wales.
He will become the third Briton to win the Tour de France, after Sir Bradley Wiggins in 2012 and Sky team mate Chris Froome.He will become the third Briton to win the Tour de France, after Sir Bradley Wiggins in 2012 and Sky team mate Chris Froome.
Excitement is building at the I Want to Ride My Bike cafe in Cardiff, where Maindy Flyers cycling club members are gathering to cheer on Thomas.Excitement is building at the I Want to Ride My Bike cafe in Cardiff, where Maindy Flyers cycling club members are gathering to cheer on Thomas.
Jess, 11, said: "It is amazing cycling at the same club as Geraint. It is inspiring to see him as the Tour de France winner and I am here today to support him through the last stage."Jess, 11, said: "It is amazing cycling at the same club as Geraint. It is inspiring to see him as the Tour de France winner and I am here today to support him through the last stage."
Across Wales, buildings - including castles and the City Hall in the Welsh capital - were lit up in yellow overnight to mark the occasion.Across Wales, buildings - including castles and the City Hall in the Welsh capital - were lit up in yellow overnight to mark the occasion.
Former Whitchurch High schoolmate and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale tweeted his support for Thomas, describing his Tour win as an "incredible achievement".
The First Minister Carwyn Jones described Thomas's success as a "fantastic achievement".The First Minister Carwyn Jones described Thomas's success as a "fantastic achievement".
"Wales will be cheering you on as you head to the finish," he tweeted."Wales will be cheering you on as you head to the finish," he tweeted.
Prime Minister Theresa May tweeted the victory was "a huge achievement that everyone in the UK can be proud of".Prime Minister Theresa May tweeted the victory was "a huge achievement that everyone in the UK can be proud of".
And former Prime Minister David Cameron congratulated Thomas for his "phenomenal performance", adding that people in Wales and the rest of the UK are proud of him.And former Prime Minister David Cameron congratulated Thomas for his "phenomenal performance", adding that people in Wales and the rest of the UK are proud of him.
Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns described the 32-year-old as an inspirational role model, adding: "His grit and determination over the last few weeks demonstrates how much he wants to win this epic race.Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns described the 32-year-old as an inspirational role model, adding: "His grit and determination over the last few weeks demonstrates how much he wants to win this epic race.
"Geraint is a brilliant ambassador for the sport, for Wales and thoroughly deserves his place in history - llongyfarchiadau mawr.""Geraint is a brilliant ambassador for the sport, for Wales and thoroughly deserves his place in history - llongyfarchiadau mawr."
Huw Jones-Williams, head teacher at Whitchurch High School. said: "It is amazing to see that one of our former students has won the Tour de France and become the first Welshman to do so.Huw Jones-Williams, head teacher at Whitchurch High School. said: "It is amazing to see that one of our former students has won the Tour de France and become the first Welshman to do so.
"Geraint is already a legend at the school being a triple World Champion, double Olympic gold medallist and Commonwealth gold medallist amongst his many incredible achievements.""Geraint is already a legend at the school being a triple World Champion, double Olympic gold medallist and Commonwealth gold medallist amongst his many incredible achievements."
The two-time Olympic Gold medallist will finish in the Champs-Elysees at about 18:00 BST.The two-time Olympic Gold medallist will finish in the Champs-Elysees at about 18:00 BST.
As long as he crosses the finish line, he will win the race.As long as he crosses the finish line, he will win the race.
He described Saturday's penultimate stage as "insane".He described Saturday's penultimate stage as "insane".
He was greeted at the finish line by his wife Sara, who had been secretly flown out for the occasion.He was greeted at the finish line by his wife Sara, who had been secretly flown out for the occasion.
"I tried not to think about it, just take it day by day. I've won the Tour de France man, I don't know what to say," he said after crossing the line almost two minutes ahead of his nearest rival, Tom Domoulin."I tried not to think about it, just take it day by day. I've won the Tour de France man, I don't know what to say," he said after crossing the line almost two minutes ahead of his nearest rival, Tom Domoulin.
"The last time I cried was when I got married and I don't know what's happened to me.""The last time I cried was when I got married and I don't know what's happened to me."