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“Dude Winning at Life”: Juan Ayuso Caught in a Wholesome Family Moment Right After Basque Country Victory

Published 04/07/2024, 9:38 AM EDT

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Juan Ayuso,21 has lived up to the promise of his early success being the youngest podium finisher in Vuelta a Espana history. With victories in stages of both the Tour de Suisse and Tour de Romandie, Ayuso has shown his skills. “I know I can do well in the one-days and that’s why I want to test myself in the Ardennes next year.”He says.

This athlete started his cycling journey at the tender age of 7, Ayuso’s meteoric rise to prominence now includes an impressive tally of 10 UCI race victories. However, it’s his recent triumph at the Itzulia Basque Country that truly captured the spotlight.  During the Queen stage of the race, UAE Team Emirates, Ayuso claimed the overall title. Yet, amidst the glory of victory, what truly stole the show was a heartfelt gesture upon Ayuso’s return home.

Juan Ayuso leaves an indelible mark with his cycling spokes and with his fam too

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Juan Ayuso of UAE Team Emirates secured a monumental victory, launching a searing late attack to claim the overall title, while Carlos Rodriguez of Ineos-Grenadiers triumphed in the final stage. Their unspoken alliance saw them break away from race leader Mattias Skjelmose of Lidl-Trek, powering to the finish line with a commanding lead. Beyond the racing drama, Ayuso’s return home was met with a heartfelt welcome from his family, adding an emotional touch to his triumphant achievement.

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A heartwarming video surfaced on Reddit capturing Juan Ayuso’s return to his hometown, where he was warmly embraced by his family members. However, it was his furry friend, a loyal dog who has been by his side since 2023, that stole the spotlight. The joyous reunion was evident as the dog showered Ayuso with affection, continuously licking his face to show love for his owner. The wholesome moment captured the hearts of Reddit users, sparking a wave of joyful comments and spreading happiness across the platform.

A Paws-itive wave of love for Juan Ayuso’s furry homecoming

Amidst the flood of comments, a handful truly shone. One user empathized with the furry friend’s enthusiasm, remarking, “Bet the pup is really enjoying the salt from his sweat. When I used to come back from a run, I had a dog that couldn’t get enough. Another chimed in with a playful tone, adding, Mmmm delicious salty sweat from dad!” These sentiments were echoed by others, with one user expressing universal admiration for dogs, stating, This is so wholesome, dogs are just wonderful.”

Amidst the playful banter, one comment stood out for its recognition of Ayuso’s joyous moment, affirming, Man, dude winning at life.” And in a humorous yet endearing observation, another user concluded, Smothered in love and saliva I’ll say. The comments, ranging from light-hearted to heartfelt, paint a vivid picture of the affection and joy captured in Ayuso’s homecoming.

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Maleehah Shakeel

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Maleehah Shakeel is an Olympic Sports writer at EssentiallySports who covers equestrian sports, rodeo, bull riding, and Gymnastics. Maleehah’s stories revolve around various brand endorsement deals of athletes like Jessica Springsteen, Jennifer Gates, and Olivia Dunne. She has written in depth about the brand collaboration between Jessica Springsteen and Tommy Hilfiger.
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Himanshu Sridhar