John Murphy opened his and the UnitedHeathcare's 2016 season account with a well time and well-executed sprint at that conclusion of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour's stage 3 in beachside Leongatha.
A regular winner on the US circuit with two national criterium titles to his name, Murphy's victory is his first outside the states, and rather fitting considering it's the race in which he made his professional debut back in 2006, finishing 48th overall with Health Net Presented By Maxxis.
"This year I wanted to make sure I capitalised on some results and victories that I had last year. This race is super important to come and build motivation for the team and show I have the speed to do what I wanted to do and mission accomplished," Murphy told reporters after the stage.
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Murphy's 2015 results included the final stage of the US Pro Challenge and the overall Joe Martin Stage Race title.
While yesterday it was teammate Tanner Putt going mano a mano with the 21-year-old Caleb Ewan, who was the favourite for consecutive victories, Murphy was in the second group on the road which crossed the line 25 seconds later with Niccolò Bonifazio winning the sprint ahead of Murphy.
24-hours later, Murphy was the one celebrating the bigger victor having edged out the Trek-Segafredo rider in a photo finish.
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