(ANSA) - ROME, OCT 4 - Sonny Colbrelli triumphed at the
Paris-Roubaix classic on Sunday to become the first Italian
winner since Andrea Tafi in 1999.
Covered in mud due to the rainy conditions, the European
champion out-sprinted his breakaway companions, Florian
Vermeersch and Mathieu van der Poel, at the finish line.
The 31-year-old was taking part in the race for the first time.
(ANSA).
Cycling: Colbrelli wins Paris-Roubaix classic
First Italian winner in 22 years