Froome draws inspiration from NFL’s Brady, eyes fifth Tour title
Cyclist thirsts for success late into his career and wants a fifth Tour de France title with new team Israel Start-Up Nation
23 February 2021 - 16:51
Bengaluru — Chris Froome will look to put mind over matter as he bids for a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title this year and the 35-year-old says he wants to join the growing ranks of athletes competing at the top level late into their careers.
Froome said he could see himself racing into his 40s and pointed to the example of Tampa Bay’s 43-year-old quarterback Tom Brady, who won his seventh Super Bowl crown recently...
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