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A view of the pack during stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia. AP
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UAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates after winning Stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia on May 5, 2024. EPA
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Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates celebrates after crossing the finish line to win Stage 2. EPA
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UAE Team Emirates' Tadej Pogacar celebrates on the podium wearing the pink jersey after winning stage 2. Reuters
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Spectators cheer on Tadej Pogacar as he leads the breakaway on his way to winning Stage 2. AFP
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UAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogacar during Stage 2. AFP
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A supporter runs next to Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar leading the breakaway. AFP
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Tadej Pogacar during Stage 2 of the 107th Giro d'Italia. AFP
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The peloton rides during Stage 2 of the 107th Giro d'Italia. AFP
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The peloton ride in the city of Caluso during stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia. AP
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The peloton crosses a bridge over the Dora Riparia river near Villareggia. AFP
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A view of the pack during stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia. AP
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UAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates after winning Stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia on May 5, 2024. EPA
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Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates celebrates after crossing the finish line to win Stage 2. EPA
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UAE Team Emirates' Tadej Pogacar celebrates on the podium wearing the pink jersey after winning stage 2. Reuters
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Spectators cheer on Tadej Pogacar as he leads the breakaway on his way to winning Stage 2. AFP
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UAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogacar during Stage 2. AFP
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A supporter runs next to Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar leading the breakaway. AFP
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Tadej Pogacar during Stage 2 of the 107th Giro d'Italia. AFP
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The peloton rides during Stage 2 of the 107th Giro d'Italia. AFP
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The peloton ride in the city of Caluso during stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia. AP
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The peloton crosses a bridge over the Dora Riparia river near Villareggia. AFP
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A view of the pack during stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia. AP
UAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogacar powers to Giro d'Italia win and takes overall lead
Slovenian looks in ominous form as he leaves rivals in wake on way to Stage 2 victory
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