Geraint Thomas wife: Sara Elen rushes to hug Tour de France star as he prepares for win
GERAINT THOMAS is set to scoop a victory in the final stage of the Tour de France today, and yesterday afternoon, the cyclist was greeted by his wife Sara Elen Thomas.
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The Tour de France 2018 will come to a close today, with Geraint due to be crowned this year’s champion.
Yesterday, the professional cyclist was pictured arriving in Esplette, France, after stage 20 of the world famous race.
The 32-year-old was greeted by his wife Sara, who looked overjoyed to see the Team Sky rider.
As she saw her husband in front of her, the Liverpool University graduate appeared unable to stop smiling.
The Welshman appeared visibly emotional as he embraced his wife - who wrapped her arms around the cyclist.
As the world’s media looked on, the couple gazed into each others eyes, as they both beamed.
The Team Sky star could be seen sporting his well-deserved yellow jersey and matching helmet.
In one capture, Geraint held one hand over his eyes, suggesting he may have been overcome by emotion.
The happy couple, who began dating in 2007 and wed back in 2015, then leant in close to one another for a hug.
Another snap showed Sara showing her own excitement as she held her left hand to her mouth.
Saturday's stage saw the Team Sky cyclist finish third behind his competitors Chris Froome and Tom Dumoulin.
However, despite his place in yesterday’s time trial, Geraint still maintains an overall lead.
Tour de France convention says that the race leader at the end of the penultimate stage is never challenged on the final day - meaning Geraint only needs to reach Paris tomorrow in order to win.
Speaking on ITV4 at end of the stage, the cyclist said: “It's insane. Tour de France! I can't believe it.
"I'm really trying not to cry, it's unbelievable.”
He went on: “I tried not to think about it, just take it day by day.”
Clearly overwhelmed by his achievement, the cyclist exclaimed: “I’ve won the Tour de France man, I don't know what to say.”
Sara has opened up about her relationship with Geraint in the past, during an interview with British Cycling.
When asked about whether her beau gets on with her parents, Beth and Eif, and older brother Rhys, she shared a very surprising nickname for the two-time Olympic gold medalist.
She told the website: “Ger and my family get on really well, my brother has nicknamed him King D**k because apparently my dad and brother don’t get much of a look in when Geraint’s home!”