Vollering wins Giro to complete Grand Tour trilogy

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Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering claimed her first Giro d'Italia title Sunday, seizing the race lead from Anna van der Breggen during a dramatic final stage. The victory completes Vollering's Grand Tour sweep, she had previously won the Tour de France and Vuelta a España, making her only the fifth woman to capture all three major cycling tours. Van der Breggen held the pink jersey entering Sunday's decisive stage but couldn't hold off Vollering's push to the finish line. The triumph caps a remarkable season for the 28-year-old Dutch rider.