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Gian Mattia D'Alberto/APColombia's Nairo Quintana holds p the trophy after winning the Giro D'italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, in Trieste, Italy, Sunday, June 1, 2014. Nairo Quintana confirmed himself as cycling's next star by winning the Giro d'Italia on Sunday to follow his runner-up finish in last year's Tour de France. The 24-year-old climbing specialist with the Movistar team won two stages and finished with a 3 minute, 7 second advantage over fellow Colombian Rigoberto Uran for his first Grand Tour victory. Italy's Fabio Aru finished third overall, 4:04 back. (AP Photo/Gian Mattia D'Alberto)
LUCA ZENNARO/EFE. Triest (Italy), 01/06/2014.- Colombian rider Nairo Quintana of Team Movistar celebrates the victory of Giro d'Italia 2014 after the last stage from Gemona del Friuli (Udine) to Triest, Italy, 01 June 2014. (Ciclismo, Italia) EFE/EPA/LUCA ZENNARO
LUCA ZENNARO/EFE. Gemona Del Friuli (Italy), 01/06/2014.- Colombian cyclist Nairo Quintana of Team Movistar wearing the overall leader's pink jersey prior to the the start of the 21th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia cycling race over 172km from Gemona del Friuli to Trieste, Italy, 01 June 2014. (Ciclismo, Italia) EFE/EPA/LUCA ZENNARO
Fabio Ferrari/APColombia's Nairo Quintana celebrates after winning the Giro D'italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Gemona to Trieste, Sunday, June 1, 2014. Nairo Quintana confirmed himself as cycling's next star by winning the Giro d'Italia on Sunday to follow his runner-up finish in last year's Tour de France. The 24-year-old climbing specialist with the Movistar team won two stages and finished with a 3 minute, 7 second advantage over fellow Colombian Rigoberto Uran for his first Grand Tour victory. Italy's Fabio Aru finished third overall, 4:04 back. (AP Photo/Fabio Ferrari)
Fabio Ferrari/APColombia's Nairo Quintana holds up the trophy after winning the Giro D'italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Gemona to Trieste, Sunday, June 1, 2014. Nairo Quintana confirmed himself as cycling's next star by winning the Giro d'Italia on Sunday to follow his runner-up finish in last year's Tour de France. The 24-year-old climbing specialist with the Movistar team won two stages and finished with a 3 minute, 7 second advantage over fellow Colombian Rigoberto Uran for his first Grand Tour victory. Italy's Fabio Aru finished third overall, 4:04 back. (AP Photo/Fabio Ferrari)
Fabio Ferrari/APColombia's Nairo Quintana kisses the trophy after winning the Giro D'italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Gemona to Trieste, Sunday, June 1, 2014. Nairo Quintana confirmed himself as cycling's next star by winning the Giro d'Italia on Sunday to follow his runner-up finish in last year's Tour de France. The 24-year-old climbing specialist with the Movistar team won two stages and finished with a 3 minute, 7 second advantage over fellow Colombian Rigoberto Uran for his first Grand Tour victory. Italy's Fabio Aru finished third overall, 4:04 back. (AP Photo/Fabio Ferrari)
Gian Mattia D'Alberto/APColombia's Nairo Quintana wears the pink jersey of the overall leader as he smiles prior to starting the last stage of Giro D'italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Gemona to Trieste, Sunday, June 1, 2014. Nairo Quintana virtually clinched the Giro d'Italia title Saturday with a strong ride up the demanding Monte Zoncolan. Quintana's 3:07 lead ahead of fellow Colombian Rigoberto Uran remained unchanged entering Sunday's final stage. "It's 99 percent done," said Quintana, who shed some tears during the podium celebration. "They were tears of happiness. I've achieved one of the big goals in my life. (AP Photo/Gian Mattia D'Alberto)
Gian Mattia D'Alberto/APFrom left, Colombia's Julian Arredondo, France's Nacer Bouhanni, Colombia's Nairo Quintana and Italy's Fabio Aru wait for the start of the last stage of Giro D'italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Gemona to Trieste, Sunday, June 1, 2014. Nairo Quintana virtually clinched the Giro d'Italia title Saturday with a strong ride up the demanding Monte Zoncolan. Quintana's 3:07 lead ahead of fellow Colombian Rigoberto Uran remained unchanged entering Sunday's final stage. "It's 99 percent done," said Quintana, who shed some tears during the podium celebration. "They were tears of happiness. I've achieved one of the big goals in my life. (AP Photo/Gian Mattia D'Alberto)
Marco Alpozzi/APColombia's Nairo Quintana kisses the trophy after winning the Giro D'italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, in Trieste, Italy, Sunday, June 1, 2014. Nairo Quintana confirmed himself as cycling's next star by winning the Giro d'Italia on Sunday to follow his runner-up finish in last year's Tour de France. The 24-year-old climbing specialist with the Movistar team won two stages and finished with a 3 minute, 7 second advantage over fellow Colombian Rigoberto Uran for his first Grand Tour victory. Italy's Fabio Aru finished third overall, 4:04 back. (AP Photo/Marco Alpozzi)
Fabio Ferrari/APSupporters take pictures and wave Colombian flags as Nairo Quintana celebrates on the podium after winning the Giro D'italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, in Trieste, Italy, Sunday, June 1, 2014. Nairo Quintana confirmed himself as cycling's next star by winning the Giro d'Italia on Sunday to follow his runner-up finish in last year's Tour de France. The 24-year-old climbing specialist with the Movistar team won two stages and finished with a 3 minute, 7 second advantage over fellow Colombian Rigoberto Uran for his first Grand Tour victory. Italy's Fabio Aru finished third overall, 4:04 back. (AP Photo/Fabio Ferrari)
Fabio Ferrari/APColombia's Nairo Quintana holds the trophy after winning the Giro D'italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Gemona to Trieste, Sunday, June 1, 2014. Nairo Quintana confirmed himself as cycling's next star by winning the Giro d'Italia on Sunday to follow his runner-up finish in last year's Tour de France. The 24-year-old climbing specialist with the Movistar team won two stages and finished with a 3 minute, 7 second advantage over fellow Colombian Rigoberto Uran for his first Grand Tour victory. Italy's Fabio Aru finished third overall, 4:04 back. (AP Photo/Fabio Ferrari)
Fabio Ferrari/APColombia's Nairo Quintana sprays sparkling wine as he celebrates after winning the Giro D'italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Gemona to Trieste, Sunday, June 1, 2014. Nairo Quintana confirmed himself as cycling's next star by winning the Giro d'Italia on Sunday to follow his runner-up finish in last year's Tour de France. The 24-year-old climbing specialist with the Movistar team won two stages and finished with a 3 minute, 7 second advantage over fellow Colombian Rigoberto Uran for his first Grand Tour victory. Italy's Fabio Aru finished third overall, 4:04 back. (AP Photo/Fabio Ferrari)
Fabio Ferrari/APColombia's Nairo Quintana, center, celebrates on the podium after winning the Giro D'italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, flanked by second placed Rigoberto Uran, of Colombia, left, and third placed Fabio Aru, of Italy, in Trieste, Italy, Sunday, June 1, 2014. Nairo Quintana confirmed himself as cycling's next star by winning the Giro d'Italia on Sunday to follow his runner-up finish in last year's Tour de France. The 24-year-old climbing specialist with the Movistar team won two stages and finished with a 3 minute, 7 second advantage over fellow Colombian Rigoberto Uran for his first Grand Tour victory. Italy's Fabio Aru finished third overall, 4:04 back. (AP Photo/Fabio Ferrari)
Gian Mattia D'Alberto/APColombia's Nairo Quintana poses for photographers as he holds the trophy after winning the Giro D'italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, in Trieste, Italy, Sunday, June 1, 2014. Nairo Quintana confirmed himself as cycling's next star by winning the Giro d'Italia on Sunday to follow his runner-up finish in last year's Tour de France. The 24-year-old climbing specialist with the Movistar team won two stages and finished with a 3 minute, 7 second advantage over fellow Colombian Rigoberto Uran for his first Grand Tour victory. Italy's Fabio Aru finished third overall, 4:04 back. (AP Photo/Gian Mattia D'Alberto)
Marco Alpozzi/APColombia's Nairo Quintana holds her daughter Mariana as he stands on the podium after winning the Giro D'italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, in Trieste, Italy, Sunday, June 1, 2014. Nairo Quintana confirmed himself as cycling's next star by winning the Giro d'Italia on Sunday to follow his runner-up finish in last year's Tour de France. The 24-year-old climbing specialist with the Movistar team won two stages and finished with a 3 minute, 7 second advantage over fellow Colombian Rigoberto Uran for his first Grand Tour victory. Italy's Fabio Aru finished third overall, 4:04 back. (AP Photo/MArco Alpozzi)
Gian Mattia D'Alberto/APColombia's Nairo Quintana celebrates with his mother after winning the Giro D'italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, in Trieste, Italy, Sunday, June 1, 2014. Nairo Quintana confirmed himself as cycling's next star by winning the Giro d'Italia on Sunday to follow his runner-up finish in last year's Tour de France. The 24-year-old climbing specialist with the Movistar team won two stages and finished with a 3 minute, 7 second advantage over fellow Colombian Rigoberto Uran for his first Grand Tour victory. Italy's Fabio Aru finished third overall, 4:04 back. (AP Photo/Gian Mattia D'Alberto)
Marco Alpozzi/APColombia's Nairo Quintana holds the trophy after winning the Giro D'italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, in Trieste, Italy, Sunday, June 1, 2014. Nairo Quintana confirmed himself as cycling's next star by winning the Giro d'Italia on Sunday to follow his runner-up finish in last year's Tour de France. The 24-year-old climbing specialist with the Movistar team won two stages and finished with a 3 minute, 7 second advantage over fellow Colombian Rigoberto Uran for his first Grand Tour victory. Italy's Fabio Aru finished third overall, 4:04 back. (AP Photo/Marco Alpozzi)
LUCA ZENNARO/EFE. Triest (Italy), 01/06/2014.- Colombian rider Nairo Quintana (C) of Team Movistar celebrates with teammates the victory of Giro d'Italia 2014 after the last stage from Gemona del Friuli (Udine) to Triest, Italy, 01 June 2014. (Ciclismo, Italia) EFE/EPA/LUCA ZENNARO
Marco Alpozzi/APColombia's Nairo Quintana, right, congratulates second placed fellow-countryman Rigoberto Uran after winning the Giro D'italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, in Trieste, Italy, Sunday, June 1, 2014. Nairo Quintana confirmed himself as cycling's next star by winning the Giro d'Italia on Sunday to follow his runner-up finish in last year's Tour de France. The 24-year-old climbing specialist with the Movistar team won two stages and finished with a 3 minute, 7 second advantage over fellow Colombian Rigoberto Uran for his first Grand Tour victory. Italy's Fabio Aru finished third overall, 4:04 back. (AP Photo/Marco Alpozzi)
LUCA ZENNARO/EFE. Triest (Italy), 01/06/2014.- Colombian rider Nairo Quintana of Team Movistar celebrates the victory of Giro d'Italia 2014 with his father (R) after the last stage from Gemona del Friuli (Udine) to Triest, Italy, 01 June 2014. (Ciclismo, Italia) EFE/EPA/LUCA ZENNARO