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Richard Plugge

Dutch journalist

  • Jun 1

    Vingegaard completes Grand Tour slam with dominant Giro win, sets stage for Pogacar showdown at Tour de France

    Jonas Vingegaard secured his first Giro d'Italia victory in Rome on Sunday, becoming only the eighth rider in history to win all three Grand Tours and sending a clear message to rival Tadej Pogacar ahead of July's Tour de France.

  • May 31

    Vingegaard conquers the Giro d'Italia, completes historic 'Triple Crown' and joins cycling's most exclusive club

    Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard secured his first Giro d'Italia title in Rome on Sunday, becoming only the eighth cyclist in history to win all three Grand Tours and achieving the feat before his great rival Tadej Pogacar.

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