Colombian says illness meant he misses out on pink jerseyNairo Quintana and Tom Dumoulin on stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia (Credit: Sunada)Nairo Quintana has revealed that he was ill on a crucial summit finish at the Giro d'Italia, meaning that he couldn't take time on Tom Dumoulin before Milan
The last stage of the Giro d'Italia provided a tense finaleTom Dumoulin celebrates after winning the 2017 Giro d'Italia (Credit: Sunada)The last stage of the 2017 Giro d'Italia provided a tense finale, with Tom Dumoulin beating Nairo Quintana by just 31 seconds to take the overall title.
Dutchman takes victory by 31 seconds after dominant time trial performance
- Jos Van Emden (LottoNL-Jumbo) wins final stageUnfortunately for the Colombian his ride wasn't up to the Dutchman's efforts as he missed the mark by 31 seconds. Dumoulin became the first ever Dutchman to win the Giro d'Italia, and in incredible fashion too.
Lying in fourth and overcoming a deficit on the last day shows Dumoulin to be a true GC conteder for years and produced one of the most exciting finishes of the Giro in recent memory.
Photo : Yuzuru SUNADATom Dumoulin (Team Sunweb) produced a superb time trial on the final day of the Giro d'Italia to win the race by 31 seconds from Nairo Quintana (Movistar).
A fabulous 2017 Giro d'Italia comes down to the last day, with Nairo Quintana, Tom Dumoulin, Thibaut Pinot and Vincenzo Nibali all with a chance of taking the overall victory Tom Dumoulin at the Giro d'Italia (LaPresse - D'Alberto / Ferrari / Paolone / Spada)Having trouble viewing on mobile? Click here.
When are the pink jersey contenders rolling off the start ramp?Tom Dumoulin on his way to winning stage 10 of the 2017 Giro d'ItaliaStart times for every ride on stage 21 of the Giro d'Itaila, a 29.3km individual time trial where the final destination of the pink jersey will be decided.
