Nairo Quintana wins 2016 Vuelta a España; Nielsen takes final stage sprint

Quintana won his second career Grand Tour ahead of Chris Froome and Esteban Chaves

Chris Froome (second), Nairo Quintana (winner), Esteban Chaves (third) on the final Vuelta a Espana podium

(Image credit: Watson)

Nairo Quintana (Movistar) sealed victory at the 2016 Vuelta a España after the final stage to Madrid, which saw Magnus Cort Nielsen (Orica-BikeExchange) win the sprint finish.

It's Nielsen's second stage win after winning a bunch gallop on stage 18, beating Daniele Bennati (Tinkoff) and Gianni Meersman (Etixx-Quick Step) to the line on stage 21.

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