Steven Kruijswijk pulls out of Giro d’Italia after testing positive for coronavirus 

The Dutch Grand Tour contender is the second pre-race favourite to abandon after contracting Covid-19

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Steven Kruijswijk has abandoned the Giro d’Italia after testing positive for coronavirus on the first rest day. 

Jumbo-Visma rider Kruijswijk is the second pre-race favourite forced to abandon the Italian Grand Tour after catching Covid-19, following the departure of Simon Yates after stage seen. 

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