Dversnes claims win at neutralised Giro stage 15
Fredrik Dversnes won stage 15 of the Giro d'Italia after the final lap was neutralised due to rider safety concerns. The race, which was expected to end in a sprint, concluded with Dversnes ahead of three Italian competitors. Jonas Vingegaard remains the overall leader despite the unusual circumstances of the stage.
- ▪Fredrik Dversnes claimed victory at the neutralised Giro stage 15 in Milan.
- ▪The final lap was neutralised following complaints from riders about dangerous conditions.
- ▪Jonas Vingegaard, who raised concerns, continues to lead the overall classification.
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Dversnes claims win at neutralised Giro stage 15Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Fredrik Dversnes' last victory prior to Sunday was at stage four of the Arctic Race of Norway in AugustByAlastair TelferBBC Sport journalistPublished14 minutes agoNorway's Fredrik Dversnes won stage 15 of the Giro d'Italia after the final lap in Milan was neutralised because of rider complaints about the race conditions.The 29-year-old Uno-X Mobility rider was rewarded for his breakaway and crossed the line for the biggest win of his career, ahead of three Italians - Mirco Maestri, Martin Marcellusi and Mattia Bais - as an expected bunch sprint never materialised.Race organisers opted to neutralise the final 5km for the general classification, with that ruling then extended to the entire fourth and…
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