Ryder Hesjedal becomes first Canadian to win the Giro d'Italia
MILAN - Ryder Hesjedal has become the first Canadian to win the Giro d'Italia.
Hesjedal used a strong performance in the individual time trial to win on the final stage of the race.
The Victoria native came into the day trailing overall leader Joaquin Rodriguez of Spain by 31 seconds.
Hesjedal, who has a reputation for being strong in the time trial, finished the 30-kilometre stage in 34:15.
That was good for a come-from-behind finish over Rodriguez.
Hesjedal had already made history earlier in the race by becoming the first Canadian to win the pink jersey as the overall leader.
