Alex Dowsett wins Giro d'Italia stage eight time trial

Alex Dowsett, Giro d'Italia 2013, stage eight ITT
(Image credit: Graham Watson)

Alex Dowsett (Movistar) won the 2013 Giro d'Italia stage eight individual time trial on Saturday - an impressive stage win in the Essex man's first Grand Tour outing. Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) moved into the overall race lead after a strong ride to place fourth on the stage.

Bradley Wiggins (Sky) finished in second place on the stage, with Tanel Kangert (Astana) in third.

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