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Marianne Vos withdraws from Giro Donne to focus on recovery for Tour de France Femmes after two stage wins

Marianne Vos (Jumbo-Visma) has withdrawn from the remainder of the Giro Donne in order to recover in time for the Tour de France Femmes. The 35-year-old secured wins in Stages 3 and 6 at the Giro, coming out on top in two sprint finishes to take her career tally to 32 stages in the Italian race. Ad/> The Dutch rider did not start Stage 7, however, with her team confirming her intentions to switch focus to the Tour de France Femmes, which starts on July 24.

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Marianne Vos withdraws from Giro Donne to focus on recovery for Tour de France Femmes after two stage wins

'Obsessed' Tiger Woods wanted to blitz Jack Nicklaus' record and win 21 majors, caddie Steve Williams has said

Ons Jabeur: History-making Tunisian into first Wimbledon final after beating close friend Tatjana Maria

Scottish Open: Viktor Hovland loses clubs, hits shank and a duff during first round at the Renaissance Club

Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal playing with '7mm abdominal tear' leaves Mats Wilander 'completely amazed'

Giro Donne 2022: Juliette Labous soloes to impressive victory on Passo Maniva, Annemiek van Vleuten takes more time

Emma Raducanu should seek advice from Maria Sharapova on handling pressure and fame, says Marion Bartoli

'It’s only business' - Ian Poulter says he will play DP World Tour events following lifting of suspension