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Nibali defends Tirreno crown

Italy's Vincenzo Nibali became the first rider in over 20 years to successfully defend his Tirreno-Adriatico crown on Tuesday as the Astana racer held off the challenge of Britain's Chris Froome.

Vincenzo Nibali of Italy on August 21, 2012 in Cimarron, Colorado, US. Nibali successfully defended his Tirreno-Adriatico crown on Tuesday as the Astana racer held off the challenge of Britain's Chris Froome.

The Italian is the first rider to defend his crown in the Tirreno since Swiss Tony Rominger in 1989-1990.

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