Nairo Quintana wins 2014 Giro d'Italia

Nairo Quintana becomes first Colombian to win the Giro d'Italia as Luka Mezgec wins final stage

Nairo Quintana on stage twenty-one of the 2014 Giro d'Italia

(Image credit: watson)

Nairo Quintana (Movistar) became the first Colombian rider to win the Giro d'Italia on Sunday, after staying safe in the peloton as the race concluded in Trieste.

Luka Mezgec claimed Giant-Shimano’s third stage win of the Giro ahead of Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek) and Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Sharp).

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