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Van der Breggen wins time trial to take Giro lead
Key takeaways
- Van der Breggen won the Giro d'Italia in 2015, 2017, 2020 and 2021
- Dutch rider Anna van der Breggen claimed victory in the 12.7km individual time trial to take the leader's pink jersey at the women's Giro d'Italia.
- "I didn't expect that one," said Van der Breggen.
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Van der Breggen won the Giro d'Italia in 2015, 2017, 2020 and 2021
Dutch rider Anna van der Breggen claimed victory in the 12.7km individual time trial to take the leader's pink jersey at the women's Giro d'Italia.
The four-time Giro champion won stage four in 31 minutes and 38 seconds, with world time trial champion Marlen Reusser one minute and fours seconds behind in second place and Demi Vollering a further six seconds adrift in third.
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