Stefan Bissegger powers to time trial victory and overall lead on stage three of UAE Tour

Swiss rouleur beats world time trial champion Filippo Ganna by seven seconds

Stefan Bissegger
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Stefan Bissegger of EF Education-EasyPost triumphed on the flat time trial course on stage three of the UAE Tour, beating world champion Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) by seven seconds.

The Swiss rider won his team's first victory of the season over the 9km course in Ajman with a time of 9:43, meaning he rode at an average of 55.574 km/h. He has taken the leader's jersey as a result. Behind him, Ganna was defeated in a time trial for the first time this season.

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