Tearful Viviani rues missed chance as Sagan wins Gent-Wevelgem

Cycling can be a cruel sport and Italian sprinter Elia Viviani couldn't hide his emotions after missing out on a unique chance to win at the most prestigious Belgian spring classic for sprinters: Gent-Wevelgem.

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