Vincenzo Nibali says 'finishing second or third counts for nothing' at Giro d'Italia 2019

Nibali may gamble his second place for a race win, with three hard days ahead

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain-Merida) is taking an all or nothing approach as he heads into the final stages of the 2019 Giro d'Italia.

As the race enters the concluding mountain days, Nibali is expected to gamble everything for a third Giro title. He currently sits second overall, just 1 minute 54 seconds behind race leader Richard Carapaz (Movistar Team).

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