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Riders climb in the San Zeno section on Stage 15. AFP
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UAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates after crossing the finish line to win Stage 15 of the Giro d'Italia on May 19, 2024. EPA
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UAE Team Emirates' Tadej Pogacar celebrates on the podium after winning Stage 15. Reuters
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Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar of the UAE Team Emirates celebrates after crossing the finish line. EPA
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Tadej Pogacar after winning Stage 15 of the Giro d'Italia, a 222km ride from Manerba del Garda to Livigno. AP
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UAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogacar in the pink jersey during Stage 15. AFP
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Tadej Pogacar celebrates after winning Stage 15. AP
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Team Movistar's Nairo Quintana looked set for stage victory until he was overtaken by Tadej Pogacar. The Colombian finished second. AFP
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Tadej Pogacar climbs the Mortirolo section surrounded by fans. AFP
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Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar during the 222km stage between Manerba del Garda and Mottolino. AFP
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Riders on the climb near Bormio during Stage 15. AFP
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Riders start to climb the Mortirolo section during Stage 15. AFP
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Riders climb in the San Zeno section on Stage 15. AFP
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UAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates after crossing the finish line to win Stage 15 of the Giro d'Italia on May 19, 2024. EPA
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UAE Team Emirates' Tadej Pogacar celebrates on the podium after winning Stage 15. Reuters
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Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar of the UAE Team Emirates celebrates after crossing the finish line. EPA
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Tadej Pogacar after winning Stage 15 of the Giro d'Italia, a 222km ride from Manerba del Garda to Livigno. AP
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UAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogacar in the pink jersey during Stage 15. AFP
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Tadej Pogacar celebrates after winning Stage 15. AP
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Team Movistar's Nairo Quintana looked set for stage victory until he was overtaken by Tadej Pogacar. The Colombian finished second. AFP
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Tadej Pogacar climbs the Mortirolo section surrounded by fans. AFP
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Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar during the 222km stage between Manerba del Garda and Mottolino. AFP
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Riders on the climb near Bormio during Stage 15. AFP
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Riders start to climb the Mortirolo section during Stage 15. AFP
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Riders climb in the San Zeno section on Stage 15. AFP
Tadej Pogacar seals sensational Giro d'Italia stage win and again extends overall lead
UAE Team Emirates rider increases advantage by more than three minutes with six stages to go
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19 May, 2024
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