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BIBIONE, Italy (AP) German rider Andre Greipel sprinted to his third stage win in the Giro d'Italia on Thursday then abandoned the race.
Bon Jungels had little trouble holding onto the overall lead during the 12th stage.
Cranking his pedals in high gear, Greipel surged in front on the final straight of the entirely flat 182-kilometer (113-mile) stage from Noale to Bibione, crossing the line in over four hours.
Earlier, Greipel announced he would leave the Giro after the stage, which was one of the final opportunities for sprinters.
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It was Greipel's 20th stage win in a Grand Tour - six at the Giro, 10 at the Tour de France, and four in the Spanish Vuelta.
Caleb Ewan finished second and Giacomo Nizzolo was third.
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