Martin describes rainbow jersey as wonderful

Tony Martin, new world champ, Elite men time trial, Road World Championships 2011

Tony Martin won the World Championships time trial in Copenhagen on Wednesday, beating Bradley Wiggins and the king, four-time winner, Fabian Cancellara.

"It's a wonderful feeling," he told Cycling Weekly. "For the moment, I don't realise I have it. I think I need some hours on my own."

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