Eddie Dunbar overcomes cramp to claim victory in Flanders

Ireland’s Eddie Dunbar claimed the biggest win of his career at the weekend when he became the first Irish rider to win the U23 edition of one of cycling’s hardest races - the Tour of Flanders.

Eddie Dunbar overcomes cramp to claim victory in Flanders
Mon, 10 Apr, 2017 - 01:00
Brian Canty

The 20-year old Cork man soloed across the line in the town of Oudenaarde almost a minute clear of Jasper Philipsen of Belgium.

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Courtseddie dunbarSportcyclingPlace: CorkPlace: BelgiumPerson: Eddie DunbarPerson: Jasper PhilipsenPerson: DunbarPerson: Jon DibbenPerson: Chris LawlessEvent: Tour of FlandersEvent: Junior Tour of IrelandEvent: Post RásOrganisation: Team Great Britain
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