Carapaz claims Giro to become the first Ecuadorian to win a grand tour


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Verona: Richard Carapaz became the first rider from Ecuador to win a grand tour when he claimed the Giro d’Italia title on Sunday.


Richard Carapaz has become the first rider from Ecuador to win a grand tour.

Richard Carapaz has become the first rider from Ecuador to win a grand tour.Credit:AP


The Movistar rider snatched the overall lead with a solo win in the 14th stage and retained the pink jersey after Sunday’s final stage, a 17-kilometre individual time trial won by American Chad Haga.


Italian Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain-Merida), chasing a third title, finished second overall 1 min 5 secs behind Carapaz, with Slovenian Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) taking third place 2 mins 30 sec off the pace.


Carapaz’s value will skyrocket after the win – his contract with Spanish outfit Movistar runs out at the end of the year, placing him in prime position to negotiate a more lucrative deal.


Reuters


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