Daryl Impey defends Tour Down Under as Richie Porte wins on Willunga Hill again

Daryl Impey wins the Tour Down Under yet again, while Richie Porte triumphs on Willunga Hill.

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Daryl Impey became the first rider ever to win the Tour Down Under for a second successive season as Richie Porte won on Willunga Hill yet again.

South African champion Impey, winner of stage four and seven seconds off the lead before the stage, benefited from overnight leader Patrick Bevin (CCC Team) being unable to keep pace with the peloton, owing to the injuries he suffered on stage five.

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