Morning Tour de France 2026
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Morning Tour de France 2026
We will start here. Who else?
Lineup presentation coming soon…
Lineup presentation coming soon…
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1 - Kristaps Porzingis
The leader. First GT done, two to come. Originally was planned to skip the TdF and concentrate on Vuelta. His Training changed that plan…
2 - Delron Carpendale
Our man to get some stage results in the first 1-2 weeks is also a pretty good helper.
3 - Mpumelelo Chiyangwa
Was bought as Yu replacement from the Giro lineup. Despite his lower flat skill he will be an upgrade with his reg as first guy to control the race.
4 - Leonardo Cianciulli
The mountain helper. Trained since the Giro, could be leader in other teams, but will sacrifice his own result for KP if needed.
5 - Matteo Falco
The only guy who is still possible to rotate out. Yu, Jansons, Heidenreich or some guy from TM are possible replacements. The problem here is clear…the reg!
6 - Amos Guttman
Classic helper, won’t leave KPs side as long as he can keep up.
7 - Raimonds Pauls
Versatile helper for the hilly stages and also strong in the flats. Not only his 44 sprint will keep him from going for an own result.
8 - Davidzo Sibanda
Classic helper 2, won’t leave KPs side as long as he can keep up.
9 - Izak Tshabalala
Here to control and flat support. Also so glue guy in the team who is responsible for a good atmosphere.
The leader. First GT done, two to come. Originally was planned to skip the TdF and concentrate on Vuelta. His Training changed that plan…
2 - Delron Carpendale
Our man to get some stage results in the first 1-2 weeks is also a pretty good helper.
3 - Mpumelelo Chiyangwa
Was bought as Yu replacement from the Giro lineup. Despite his lower flat skill he will be an upgrade with his reg as first guy to control the race.
4 - Leonardo Cianciulli
The mountain helper. Trained since the Giro, could be leader in other teams, but will sacrifice his own result for KP if needed.
5 - Matteo Falco
The only guy who is still possible to rotate out. Yu, Jansons, Heidenreich or some guy from TM are possible replacements. The problem here is clear…the reg!
6 - Amos Guttman
Classic helper, won’t leave KPs side as long as he can keep up.
7 - Raimonds Pauls
Versatile helper for the hilly stages and also strong in the flats. Not only his 44 sprint will keep him from going for an own result.
8 - Davidzo Sibanda
Classic helper 2, won’t leave KPs side as long as he can keep up.
9 - Izak Tshabalala
Here to control and flat support. Also so glue guy in the team who is responsible for a good atmosphere.
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I will be here too, just thinking about the lineup
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i also think about starting here with a cheap sprint + escape lineup. main goal would be to be online as often as possible (hard on weekend though..) and win 1-2 stages!
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I most likely start here as well
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So there is my lineup of the TOUR2026!
1. Bence Bánhidi – “Lazy”
Bence is our mountain captain, although in June he mostly practiced that role from the couch. After a full month of boycotting training, the nickname “Lazy” stuck. He, of course, calls it strategic recovery. He’s still our strongest man in the mountains; we just need to remind him before Alpe d’Huez that pedaling is part of the plan.
2 Dieter Dachs – "The Reliable Engine"
Dieter is the kind of rider every team wants: strong on the flat, solid in the mountains, brave downhill, and somehow still looking like he read the race manual before the start. While others panic, Dieter calculates; while others explode, he keeps rolling. He may not be the loudest man on the bus, but when the road goes up and the captain needs help, Dieter is usually exactly where he should be.
3 Janus Smarason – "The Icelandic Wild Card"
Janus is our Icelandic wild card: strong enough to survive the hills, quick enough to be dangerous from a breakaway, and unpredictable enough to make the race radio nervous. He can climb, descend, and still find a sprint after a hard day, which makes him a very useful problem for other teams. If he gets up the road, don’t ask too many questions just let Janus be Janus.
4. Orlando Ribera – “The Cuban Cigar”
Orlando, better known as “The Cuban Cigar,” already has two stage wins in Legends of Handball colors, so naturally he decided the Tour might also be worth a try. Strong on the flat and always ready to light things up, he brings experience, power, and just the right amount of smoke to the squad. If the road suits him and the peloton gives him half a chance, Orlando won’t need a second invitation.
5-6.
Adrián Sipos & Daniel Dujshebajev –" The Bodyguards"
Adrián and Daniel are Bence’s two bodyguards on the flat stages, hired for one simple mission: make sure Lazy loses as little energy as possible before the mountains. They chase, position, shelter, and quietly do the boring work that keeps a GC dream alive. If Bence arrives at Alpe d’Huez fresh, these two will deserve a lot of the credit and probably none of the headlines.
7.Kristóf Palasics – "The Escape Assistant"
Kristóf is one of those riders every team needs: useful on the flat, calm in the chaos, and always available when the race gets messy. His job is to help protect the team on easier days, but if the right breakaway goes, he can also join Orlando up the road and make things interesting. Not every hero needs the spotlight some just quietly make the plan work.
8.Dika Mem – “Dikson”
Dika, better known as “Dikson,” is our third domestique and a true Legends of Handball original: the first rider to reach 100 race days while riding only for this team. Reliable, cheap, and always ready to do the hard work, he is exactly the kind of rider every squad needs. He may not ask for much, but he gives the team plenty.
9. Péter Lukács – The Team Sprinter
Péter is our sprinter, which means he gets to dream about fast finishes even if stage wins at the Tour might be a bit optimistic. What he can do is fight for points, survive the chaos, and take his chances whenever the race allows it. And if the team needs him elsewhere, he won’t hesitate to swap sprint dreams for domestique duty.
Good luck everyone in this year’s TDF!
1. Bence Bánhidi – “Lazy”
Bence is our mountain captain, although in June he mostly practiced that role from the couch. After a full month of boycotting training, the nickname “Lazy” stuck. He, of course, calls it strategic recovery. He’s still our strongest man in the mountains; we just need to remind him before Alpe d’Huez that pedaling is part of the plan.
2 Dieter Dachs – "The Reliable Engine"
Dieter is the kind of rider every team wants: strong on the flat, solid in the mountains, brave downhill, and somehow still looking like he read the race manual before the start. While others panic, Dieter calculates; while others explode, he keeps rolling. He may not be the loudest man on the bus, but when the road goes up and the captain needs help, Dieter is usually exactly where he should be.
3 Janus Smarason – "The Icelandic Wild Card"
Janus is our Icelandic wild card: strong enough to survive the hills, quick enough to be dangerous from a breakaway, and unpredictable enough to make the race radio nervous. He can climb, descend, and still find a sprint after a hard day, which makes him a very useful problem for other teams. If he gets up the road, don’t ask too many questions just let Janus be Janus.
4. Orlando Ribera – “The Cuban Cigar”
Orlando, better known as “The Cuban Cigar,” already has two stage wins in Legends of Handball colors, so naturally he decided the Tour might also be worth a try. Strong on the flat and always ready to light things up, he brings experience, power, and just the right amount of smoke to the squad. If the road suits him and the peloton gives him half a chance, Orlando won’t need a second invitation.
5-6.
Adrián Sipos & Daniel Dujshebajev –" The Bodyguards"
Adrián and Daniel are Bence’s two bodyguards on the flat stages, hired for one simple mission: make sure Lazy loses as little energy as possible before the mountains. They chase, position, shelter, and quietly do the boring work that keeps a GC dream alive. If Bence arrives at Alpe d’Huez fresh, these two will deserve a lot of the credit and probably none of the headlines.
7.Kristóf Palasics – "The Escape Assistant"
Kristóf is one of those riders every team needs: useful on the flat, calm in the chaos, and always available when the race gets messy. His job is to help protect the team on easier days, but if the right breakaway goes, he can also join Orlando up the road and make things interesting. Not every hero needs the spotlight some just quietly make the plan work.
8.Dika Mem – “Dikson”
Dika, better known as “Dikson,” is our third domestique and a true Legends of Handball original: the first rider to reach 100 race days while riding only for this team. Reliable, cheap, and always ready to do the hard work, he is exactly the kind of rider every squad needs. He may not ask for much, but he gives the team plenty.
9. Péter Lukács – The Team Sprinter
Péter is our sprinter, which means he gets to dream about fast finishes even if stage wins at the Tour might be a bit optimistic. What he can do is fight for points, survive the chaos, and take his chances whenever the race allows it. And if the team needs him elsewhere, he won’t hesitate to swap sprint dreams for domestique duty.
Good luck everyone in this year’s TDF!
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The undisputed leader. When the road tilts upward, everyone else starts wondering how long they can hold his wheel. He's also the team's best time trialist, making him the obvious General Classification hope. If yellow is coming home, it'll probably be on Dave's shoulders.
Role: GC Leader | Mountain Finisher | Time Trial Ace
The veteran climber. Calm, experienced, and perfectly at home on brutal Alpine gradients. If Dave has an off day, Byron is more than capable of carrying the torch—or launching an attack of his own.
Role: Super Domestique | Mountain Lieutenant | Plan B
Only 23, but already climbs like he was born above the tree line. Fresh legs, excellent recovery, and enough talent to make rivals nervous every time the peloton reaches the mountains.
Role: Mountain Support | Future Star
When the pace needs to become uncomfortable, Jacques is the man on the front. Endless power across the flats and rolling terrain, dragging the peloton into single file before the climbers take over.
Role: Pace Setter | Breakaway Hunter
A silky engine who makes hard work look easy. Whether it's chasing escapes or protecting the leaders through nervous stages, Victor quietly keeps the race under control.
Role: Road Captain | All-Round Domestique
Need someone to climb? Pull? Chase? Rescue the leader after a split? Walt simply gets the job done. The definition of a rider every GC team wants.
Role: Utility Rider | Climbing Support
The closest thing this squad has to a sprinter. He's quick enough to fight for reduced bunch finishes and punchy finales, but he's just as valuable shepherding the leaders through hectic stages.
Role: Fast Finisher | Protection Detail
A relentless worker who rarely gets the headlines. He'll spend three weeks towing teammates, closing gaps, and making life miserable for breakaways.
Role: Workhorse | Chase Specialist
Every Tour team needs a rider willing to empty the tank before the television cameras even notice. Bob covers attacks, fetches bottles, and gives everything so the stars don't have to.
Role: Domestique | Early-Stage Guardian
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Hm, Handball might have the same press department like Team Alkworld ... 
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So, finally decided to ride here. Lineup still not 100% done yet, but at least 7 spots are save now..
Question is bring a sprinter or no sprinter...
Question is bring a sprinter or no sprinter...
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Tour de France Lineup: Stage hunting in full effect!
The big one is finally here! Heading into the Tour de France with zero GC ambitions or better any ambitions at all. Feels kind of good to be honest. Instead, i've put together a budget-friendly, aggressive squad completely focused on active racing, breakaways, and hunting for stage wins.
Here is the 9-man lineup and their roles for July:
Tais Sabotic: The captain for the mountains (well.. at least kind of i guess). With excellent recovery stats, he will be trying multiple times to get into the right moves and target a stage win. His sprint skill surely won't helpt, but gotta try it!
Jesper Sunde: Free role to go into breakaways, look for his own chances, and help out in the mountains when needed.
Tito Saucedo: One of the younger riders. He's here to gain experience, support in the mountains, and maybe hunt for a chance from a breakaway group.
Sondre Bakken: Versatile allrounder. He packs a solid sprint, making him a great card to play from groups or on punchy, hilly finishes.
Epifanio Arce: A flat helper with pretty good recovery stats. His main job is to support the team and help control or join breakaway groups.
Jaka Zrnec: A total powerhouse on the flats. He'll be putting his massive flat stats to work for our sprinters if needed and might jump into a flat breakaway if the opportunity arises.
Yudi Budi: A cheap, reliable helper for the flat sections who also doubles as an exceptionally strong descender.
Suparman Simamora: Another young gun on the roster. He's got a fast finish, so he will either support the lead-out or test his legs if the situation allows.
Caleb Guerrero: The designated sprinter. He will be fully protected on the flat days, hoping to smash it in the bunch sprints. Probably not strong enough, but we'll see what is possible.
Time to show off! Let's see what we can do here! 421k salary surely not the biggest problem for the team, we gon' be allright!
The big one is finally here! Heading into the Tour de France with zero GC ambitions or better any ambitions at all. Feels kind of good to be honest. Instead, i've put together a budget-friendly, aggressive squad completely focused on active racing, breakaways, and hunting for stage wins.
Here is the 9-man lineup and their roles for July:
Tais Sabotic: The captain for the mountains (well.. at least kind of i guess). With excellent recovery stats, he will be trying multiple times to get into the right moves and target a stage win. His sprint skill surely won't helpt, but gotta try it!
Jesper Sunde: Free role to go into breakaways, look for his own chances, and help out in the mountains when needed.
Tito Saucedo: One of the younger riders. He's here to gain experience, support in the mountains, and maybe hunt for a chance from a breakaway group.
Sondre Bakken: Versatile allrounder. He packs a solid sprint, making him a great card to play from groups or on punchy, hilly finishes.
Epifanio Arce: A flat helper with pretty good recovery stats. His main job is to support the team and help control or join breakaway groups.
Jaka Zrnec: A total powerhouse on the flats. He'll be putting his massive flat stats to work for our sprinters if needed and might jump into a flat breakaway if the opportunity arises.
Yudi Budi: A cheap, reliable helper for the flat sections who also doubles as an exceptionally strong descender.
Suparman Simamora: Another young gun on the roster. He's got a fast finish, so he will either support the lead-out or test his legs if the situation allows.
Caleb Guerrero: The designated sprinter. He will be fully protected on the flat days, hoping to smash it in the bunch sprints. Probably not strong enough, but we'll see what is possible.
Time to show off! Let's see what we can do here! 421k salary surely not the biggest problem for the team, we gon' be allright!
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Presentation for the Bright morning squad in the Tour de France 2026.
( I'll decide in the last minutes whether this will be the time slot for me)
#1
Flopp Mallow: Leader and GC outsider
#2
Jacob Thays : Classic Leader and master helper
#3
Maljero Flores: Classic and Mountain jersey candidate
#4
Thomas McMell: Classic & TTT Helper
#5
Flowyn Rivers: Young Climber here to help & learn
#6
Flopp Malone: Adventurer, leadout & helper
#7
Peter Omalley: Flat helper and final kilometers.
#8
Marien Broers: Flat helper & Busdriver (Grupetto)
#9
Gilbert Millian: Sprinter
Goals:
1) Top 5 General Classification
2) Mountain Jersey
3) Top 5 team Classification
4) At least 1 stagewin
5) Keep my bank balance above 0 in the end (max 900k loss)
( I'll decide in the last minutes whether this will be the time slot for me)
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
Goals:
1) Top 5 General Classification
2) Mountain Jersey
3) Top 5 team Classification
4) At least 1 stagewin
5) Keep my bank balance above 0 in the end (max 900k loss)
Last edited by Bright on Mon Jul 06, 2026 1:43 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Alk making himself favo here, good luck all others!
He couldn’t take a Giro with 0 stage wins…
He couldn’t take a Giro with 0 stage wins…
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My take on favs:
General Classification Favourites:
Dave Bing: ☆☆☆☆☆ (Best helpers + TT skill
Flopp Mallow ☆☆☆
Uros Urbánek ☆☆☆
Joaquín García ☆☆ (Due to DH)
GeorgeGordon Byron ☆☆
Bence Banhidi ☆☆
White:
Robin Gunningham ☆☆☆☆☆
Hans Brenner ☆☆
Jofra Archer ☆☆
Ishwar Ballav ☆☆
Flowyn Rivers ☆
Green:
Fabiano Frizzante ☆☆☆☆☆
Caleb Guerrero ☆☆☆☆
Gilbert Millian ☆☆☆
Tore Næss ☆☆☆
Dieter Dachs ☆☆
Polka:
GeorgeGordon Byron ☆☆☆
Maljero Flores ☆☆☆
Gordon Greeridge ☆☆☆
Tapio Tamikkonen ☆☆☆
Tais Sabotic ☆☆☆
Team Classification:
Alkworld ☆☆☆☆☆
Bright ☆☆☆
Furpach ☆☆☆
L RSV ☆☆☆
Legends of Handball ☆☆
General Classification Favourites:
Dave Bing: ☆☆☆☆☆ (Best helpers + TT skill
Flopp Mallow ☆☆☆
Uros Urbánek ☆☆☆
Joaquín García ☆☆ (Due to DH)
GeorgeGordon Byron ☆☆
Bence Banhidi ☆☆
White:
Robin Gunningham ☆☆☆☆☆
Hans Brenner ☆☆
Jofra Archer ☆☆
Ishwar Ballav ☆☆
Flowyn Rivers ☆
Green:
Fabiano Frizzante ☆☆☆☆☆
Caleb Guerrero ☆☆☆☆
Gilbert Millian ☆☆☆
Tore Næss ☆☆☆
Dieter Dachs ☆☆
Polka:
GeorgeGordon Byron ☆☆☆
Maljero Flores ☆☆☆
Gordon Greeridge ☆☆☆
Tapio Tamikkonen ☆☆☆
Tais Sabotic ☆☆☆
Team Classification:
Alkworld ☆☆☆☆☆
Bright ☆☆☆
Furpach ☆☆☆
L RSV ☆☆☆
Legends of Handball ☆☆
Last edited by Bright on Sat Jul 04, 2026 10:57 am, edited 1 time in total.
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I have to protest! There is no Legends of Hardball just Handball!Bright wrote: ↑Sat Jul 04, 2026 10:38 amMy take on favs:
General Classification Favourites:
Dave Bing: ☆☆☆☆☆ (Best helpers + TT skill
Flopp Mallow ☆☆☆
Uros Urbánek ☆☆☆
Joaquín García ☆☆ (Due to DH)
GeorgeGordon Byron ☆☆
Bence Banhidi ☆☆
White:
Robin Gunningham ☆☆☆☆☆
Hans Brenner ☆☆
Jofra Archer ☆☆
Ishwar Ballav ☆☆
Flowyn Rivers ☆
Green:
Fabiano Frizzante ☆☆☆☆☆
Caleb Guerrero ☆☆☆☆
Gilbert Millian ☆☆☆
Tore Næss ☆☆☆
Dieter Dachs ☆☆
Polka:
GeorgeGordon Byron ☆☆☆
Maljero Flores ☆☆☆
Gordon Greeridge ☆☆☆
Tapio Tamikkonen ☆☆☆
Tais Sabotic ☆☆☆
Team Classification:
Alkworld ☆☆☆☆☆
Bright ☆☆☆
Furpach ☆☆☆
L RSV ☆☆☆
Legends of Hardball ☆☆
Last edited by handball on Sat Jul 04, 2026 12:12 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Dieter Dachs for green! 
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As with every Tour de France, there is favorites teams, there is outsiders, they is sprinter teams ... and there is me.
Here is my squad, the only interest is to have some fun, and take a stagewin !
Bjorn Ousland
the strong one who hate downhill.
Van Poper
the poor classic.
Owen Strong
the futur.. but the moment, just a chill guy.
Jarno Debruyne
another chill guy.
William Barnes
the fighter.
Lemar Jackson
the Barnes's copy.
Tyrell Hamilton
the little flat sprinter.
Juan PardoDominguez
the futur flat sprinter ...
Nics Gaitis
the direct link between the team and the car.
A very weak team, here to make some escapes and take some fun !
Here is my squad, the only interest is to have some fun, and take a stagewin !
Bjorn Ousland
Van Poper
Owen Strong
Jarno Debruyne
William Barnes
Lemar Jackson
Tyrell Hamilton
Juan PardoDominguez
Nics Gaitis
A very weak team, here to make some escapes and take some fun !
Skyzr / Buttons Bashers
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We were ready, but best GC move from Alk already before the start…
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No clue if anyone is interested inthis:
Stats after day 3:
Team Wins 2/3 Yellow Green Mntn White
Alk 0 0 0 0 0 1
Bright 1 1 3 1 1 1
Burela 0 0 0 0 0 0
RSV 0 1 0 0 0 0
LoH 1 2 0 2 0 0
Radio 0 0 0 0 0 0
Schnug 0 0 0 0 0 0
Skyzr 0 1 0 0 0 0
Sunweb 0 0 0 0 0 0
Furpach 0 1 0 0 1 0
OBK 1 0 0 0 0 0
ill make a table
Stats after day 3:
Team Wins 2/3 Yellow Green Mntn White
Alk 0 0 0 0 0 1
Bright 1 1 3 1 1 1
Burela 0 0 0 0 0 0
RSV 0 1 0 0 0 0
LoH 1 2 0 2 0 0
Radio 0 0 0 0 0 0
Schnug 0 0 0 0 0 0
Skyzr 0 1 0 0 0 0
Sunweb 0 0 0 0 0 0
Furpach 0 1 0 0 1 0
OBK 1 0 0 0 0 0
ill make a table
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I am a huge fan of the statisticsBright wrote: ↑Mon Jul 06, 2026 12:25 pmNo clue if anyone is interested inthis:
Stats after day 3:
Team Wins 2/3 Yellow Green Mntn White
Alk 0 0 0 0 0 1
Bright 1 1 3 1 1 1
Burela 0 0 0 0 0 0
RSV 0 1 0 0 0 0
LoH 1 2 0 2 0 0
Radio 0 0 0 0 0 0
Schnug 0 0 0 0 0 0
Skyzr 0 1 0 0 0 0
Sunweb 0 0 0 0 0 0
Furpach 0 1 0 0 1 0
OBK 1 0 0 0 0 0
ill make a table![]()
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i also really like these kind of statistics.
first 2 stages really interesting, did not think that it would be that open, but the lack of (really) good classics in alk's team could be a problem at some point. really looking forward to the next days, looks like fun!
first 2 stages really interesting, did not think that it would be that open, but the lack of (really) good classics in alk's team could be a problem at some point. really looking forward to the next days, looks like fun!
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EDIT: DAY 4
Stagewin:
Bright 1
LoH 2
OBK 1
2nd & 3rd place:
LoH 2
Bright 1
RSV 1
Skyzr 1
Furpach 2
OBK 1
Yellow
Bright 4
Green
LoH 2
Bright 1
Radioa 1
Polka
Bright 1
Furpach 2
White
Alkworld 1
Bright 1
Furpach 2
Teamlead
Bright 4
Better readable like this, sadly the list function still screws my excel
Stagewin:
Bright 1
LoH 2
OBK 1
2nd & 3rd place:
LoH 2
Bright 1
RSV 1
Skyzr 1
Furpach 2
OBK 1
Yellow
Bright 4
Green
LoH 2
Bright 1
Radioa 1
Polka
Bright 1
Furpach 2
White
Alkworld 1
Bright 1
Furpach 2
Teamlead
Bright 4
Better readable like this, sadly the list function still screws my excel
Last edited by Bright on Tue Jul 07, 2026 2:47 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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At first I didn't understand how I have 2 2/3 place, but now I realized, I ended up 3rd as a team in TTT and that counts, am I right?
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Yeah I chose to do 2/3 per team instead of giving me 1/2/3 seemed more faur
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Wasnt the TTT a shared 3rd place by LoH and myself? For the stats I'm claiming this one 
Edit: I totally forgot about the rng stuff. My bad, I got fourth place
Edit: I totally forgot about the rng stuff. My bad, I got fourth place
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