Kittel out of the Giro

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AREZZO, Italy (AFP) — Having nabbed two stage victories and worn the race leader’s pink jersey, German sprint star Marcel Kittel quit the Giro d’Italia following Saturday’s eighth stage. The 28-year-old won on back-to-back days in the Netherlands, where the race started just over a week ago.

“I’m sad to leave the Giro. I really like the atmosphere I have found here in Italy and I love the support of the Italian fans, but now I feel like I need to recover after a long first part of the season,” …

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