• ‘I’m very emotional,very proud’ admits 25-year-worn Italian
• Astana rider took charge after Vincenzo Nibali was disqualifiedFabio Aru described his triumph in the Vuelta as “a dream near dependable” after coasting over the line on the final day’s ceremonial ride into Madrid.
The 25-year-worn from Sardinia went one better than the second-placed finish behind his idol Alberto Contador at this year’s Giro d’Italia to confirm his status as one of the hottest up-and-coming riders in the sport. He is the youngest winner of the Vuelta since the Spaniard Melchor Mauri won in 1991. “Today a dream came dependable, a dream I’ve had since I was a child, or ” Aru said.
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Source: theguardian.com