'The most remarkable thing' – Fabio Jakobsen stirring comeback shows he is made of ‘stronger stuff’

Fabio Jakobsen earned glowing praise on The Breakaway after storming to a «truly incredible» victory on Stage 2 of the Tour de France, nearly two years after a horrific crash which left him fighting for his life. The Dutchman prevailed after a testing stage involving crashes, crosswinds and a dramatic sprint to the line where he showed bravery and determination to put himself in the firing line; his courage was truly rewarded and the jubilation was clear to see as he crossed the finish line with arms aloft.

Ad/> Jakobsen is extremely grateful to be competing in his first Tour de France at the age of 25, perhaps more thankful for his involvement than any other rider, in light of the horrific crash the Dutchman suffered during Stage 1 of the 2020 Tour of Poland. During the sprint finish, he collided with the race barriers and a nearby race official.

His injuries included a brain contusion, fractured skull and a lung contusion and his condition was so severe that he was placed into a medically-induced coma. Tour de FranceOpinion: Jakobsen's debut sprint victory proves Lefevere picked it rightAN HOUR AGO Remarkably, the Dutch rider has performed an inspirational recovery and returned to the peloton to reclaim his place among the biggest and the best in the sport.

His victory in Stage 2 at the Tour de France showed physical and mental resilience of the highest calibre, leaving Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl with two wins from two at this Grand Tour. Speaking during The Breakaway on Eurosport, Adam Blythe attempted to put into words the miraculous recovery and return that Jakobsen has made — from nearly losing his life to winning a stage at his maiden Tour.

«It's truly incredible,» Blythe said. «I don't think there are any words that