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Giro 8 - Srensen terrific on the Terminillo

Vinokourov defends pink on first mountain stage

Face grimacing, shoulders swaying and body rocking all over his bike, Chris Anker Srensen went through his own private purgatory on todays first real mountain stage of the Giro dItalia, but it paid off in spades.

The Saxo Bank rider fought his way up the Monte Terminillo and emerged from the fog at the summit to hit the line alone and victorious, emulating famous past victors such as Gino Bartali, Luis Herrero, Pavel Tonkov and Stefano Garzelli.

Im really really happy. Its a great victory. This is the first mountain stage of the Giro, which is one of the biggest races in the world, the 25 year-old Dane enthused. Seven weeks ago I broke my right collarbone, so I wasnt sure to be here for the Giro. Its an incredible comeback.

Source: CyclingNews.com
Subject: Racing

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