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The peloton riding in pouring rain through the town of Pontenure. AFP
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UAE Team Emirates rider Joe Dombrowski celebrates winner Stage 4 of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday, May 11. AFP
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UAE Team Emirates rider Joe Dombrowski crosses the finishing line to win Stage 4. AFP
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American rider Joe Dombrowski crosses the finishing line. AFP
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Joe Dombrowski after his stage win. Reuters
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Israel Start–Up Nation rider Alessandro De Marchi wearing the race leader's pink jersey after Stage 4 of the Giro. AFP
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Joe Dombrowski celebrates on the podium after his Stage 4 win. Reuters
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Italy's Alessandro De Marchi crosses the finish line to finish Stage 4 in second place and take over as race leader. AFP
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The peloton during Stage 4, from Piacenza to Sestola, of the Giro d'Italia. AP
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Spectators watch the action during the 187 km Stage 4. AFP
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The peloton during Stage 4 of the Giro d'Italia. AFP
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Team Ineos rider Filippo Ganna in the race leader's pink jersey. AFP
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The peloton riding in pouring rain through the town of Pontenure. AFP
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UAE Team Emirates rider Joe Dombrowski celebrates winner Stage 4 of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday, May 11. AFP
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UAE Team Emirates rider Joe Dombrowski crosses the finishing line to win Stage 4. AFP
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American rider Joe Dombrowski crosses the finishing line. AFP
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Joe Dombrowski after his stage win. Reuters
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Israel Start–Up Nation rider Alessandro De Marchi wearing the race leader's pink jersey after Stage 4 of the Giro. AFP
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Joe Dombrowski celebrates on the podium after his Stage 4 win. Reuters
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Italy's Alessandro De Marchi crosses the finish line to finish Stage 4 in second place and take over as race leader. AFP
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The peloton during Stage 4, from Piacenza to Sestola, of the Giro d'Italia. AP
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Spectators watch the action during the 187 km Stage 4. AFP
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The peloton during Stage 4 of the Giro d'Italia. AFP
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Team Ineos rider Filippo Ganna in the race leader's pink jersey. AFP
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The peloton riding in pouring rain through the town of Pontenure. AFP
UAE Team Emirates rider Joe Dombrowski wins maiden Grand Tour stage at Giro d'Italia
American finishes 13 seconds ahead of Italian Alessandro De Marchi, who takes the overall leader's pink jersey
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11 May, 2021
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