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João Rodrigues (W52-FC Porto) won 47th edition of Volta ao Algarve

João Rodrigues (W52-FC Porto) won 47th edition of Volta ao Algarve

The Portuguese João Rodrigues (W52-FC Porto) won yesterday the 47th edition of the Volta ao Algarve by bicycle, being second in the fifth and last stage, at the top of Malhão, won by the French Élie Gesbert (Arkéa Samsic).
Gesbert, 25 years old, completed the 170.1 kilometers between Albufeira and the top of Malhão in 4: 10.11 am, the same time as João Rodrigues, the first Portuguese to win the 'Algarvia' since João Cabreira, in 2006.
12 seconds from the lead at the start of this round, João Rodrigues had excellent work from his team on the final climb to gain an advantage over Ethan Hayter, yellow jersey.
João Rodrigues secured the final victory because that Hayer lost 21 seconds.
W52-FC Porto also won by teams.