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What was special about Dumoulin's 2017 Grand Tour win?

  • First Dutch winner since 1980

  • Youngest ever winner

  • First non-European winner

  • Won all stages

Answer

The 2017 Giro d'Italia marked a historic moment in cycling as Tom Dumoulin became the first Dutch rider to win a Grand Tour since Joop Zoetemelk's triumph at the 1980 Tour de France. Dumoulin's remarkable achievement showcased his exceptional climbing abilities and time trial prowess, which saw him overcome formidable challenges and emerge victorious in one of cycling's most prestigious competitions.
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