Sam Bennett forced to withdraw from Vuelta due to Covid

NOT TO BE: Sam Bennett celebrates winning Stage 2 of the Vuelta. The Waterford man has been forced to withdraw from the race due to Covid. Pic: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images

Ireland’s Sam Bennett has been forced to withdraw from the Vuelta a España due to testing positive for Covid during Monday's rest day.

The Bora-Hansgrohe rider was a late withdrawal shortly before Tuesday’s time trial stage.