Video: Downing recalls his battle to finish the Giro d'Italia

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Team Sky rider proud to finish his first grand tour

Russell Downing (Sky)

Russell Downing (Sky) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Russell Downing (Team Sky) overcame illness, crashes and one of the hardest Giro d'Italia routes for years to finish the first grand tour of his career.

He was battered and bruised but proud of his achievement.

Stephen Farrand
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