Geraint Thomas wins the Tour de France (14 images)

Geraint Thomas of Great Britain won the Tour de France in Paris on Sunday. Thomas claimed his first Tour de France victory, becoming the first Welshman to win the event. Photos by David Silpa/UPI

Thomas of Great Britain celebrates on the presentation podium after winning.

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Second-place finisher Tom Dumoulin of The Netherlands (L) and Thomas arrive on the presentation podium. Thomas beat Dumoulin by 1:51.

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"Kids, just dream big. If people tell you it can't be done, keep going and believe in yourself. With hard work, everything pays off in the end," Thomas said at the event.

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Thomas celebrates while crossing the finish line.

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