Dumoulin makes history with victory in Giro

Tom Dumoulin became the first Dutch winner of the Giro d’Italia, in its 100th edition, with a decisive performance in the final-stage time-trial.

Dumoulin, riding for Team Sunweb, held the pink jersey for nine days earlier in the race but had slipped to fourth ahead of the 21st and concluding stage in Milan.

Nevertheless the 26-year-old still began the 29.3km against-theclock finale strongly fancied given his time-trialling background.

He delivered in style to claim a memorable grand tour.

Beginning 53 seconds behind leader Nairo Quintana, he ended up with a 31-second advantage over the Colombian, who was outmatched on ill-suited terrain.

Quintana, the 2014 winner, harboured hopes of a Giro/Tour de France double this summer but was bested by a worthy champion.

Vincenzo Nibali and Thibaut Pinot came in third and fourth having started the day in contention, while Jos van Emden finished 15 seconds ahead of Dumoulin to win the stage in 33:23.

Great Britain’s Adam Yates was edged out of the race for the white jersey, given to the fastest finisher under 25, by Bob Jungels of Luxembourg.

Yates, who earned the honour at last year’s Tour de France, held a 28-second lead over Jungels but the latter was in control from the off and bested the Team Orica rider’s time by more than a minute.

Tom Dumoulin: first Dutch winner of the Giro.