The duel is eagerly awaited by many fans: French Paul Seixas and the Belgian Jarno widar will be the main headliners of the next Tour of the future (Next August 23-29). A few weeks before the deadline, the former professional runner and now general manager of the Belgian selection, Serge Pauwels, confided in our colleagues Directo on Belgium's ambitions with regard to Tour of the futureTHE World Championships in Rwanda and European Championships in Drôme-Ardèche.
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“Paul Seixas, it's a bit of a phenomenon …”
“Jarno Widar is in great shape now”begins the Belgian coach. “The tour of the future suits him very well. It is really his field, but it should not be believed that it will be easy. Paul Seixas, it's a bit of a phenomenon. To make 8th in his first runner-up at 18, it's crazy. If he displays the same level, then it's still a notch above. It will be a beautiful duel, a bit like Pogacar against Vingegaard. We have hope, of course”he said.
“Kamiel Eeman rolled up well in the race for peace, with a 14th place as a general. Aaron Dockx showed beautiful things, even if it remains a little irregular. Jasper Schoofs is also going well. He won the Côte d'Herbeumont. Tim Rex is also a good element. Viktor Soenens has accomplished a great start to the season, with an 8th place in Gran Camino and Settimana Coppi e Bartali. The young Belgian Jarno Widar will not have professional runners at the world hopes championships in Rwanda: “Suddenly, everyone is waiting for him at the turn. It will not be easier. He is very strong and, if he has a good day, everything is possible”evoked Serge Pauwelsin an interview with our colleagues from Directo.
