- Irishman launches attack in last kilometre to land victory
- Leader Ben O’Connor loses 37 seconds to Primoz Roglic
Eddie Dunbar won the 11th stage of the Vuelta a España on Wednesday, the Irishman mounting a well-timed attack in the last kilometre and fending off his chasers to triumph in the mountains around Padrón. The win marked the first major victory in a Grand Tour for the 27-year-old Jayco AlUla rider.
“It’s been a while since I’ve been in a scenario like this if I’m honest and I just used my experience,” Dunbar said. “I was suffering a bit on the big climb. I just played my cards and said I’d gamble and back my finish.”
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/28/cycling-irishman-eddie-dunbar-wins-stage-11-vuelta
Author : Reuters
Publish date : 2024-08-28 16:53:50
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