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.

Mon, 10 Apr, 2017 - 01:00

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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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Courts eddie dunbar Sport cycling Place: Cork Place: Belgium Person: Eddie Dunbar Person: Jasper Philipsen Person: Dunbar Person: Jon Dibben Person: Chris Lawless Event: Tour of Flanders Event: Junior Tour of Ireland Event: Post Rás Organisation: Team Great Britain

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