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UAE Team Emirates's Slovenian Tadej Pogacar celebrates as he crosses the line to win the 20th one-day classic 'Strade Bianche' (White Roads) men's cycling race between Siena and Siena in Tuscany on March 7, 2026. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)
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