Ireland's Sam Bennett sprinted to success in the 7th stage of the Giro d'Italia to win his first ever Grand Tour stage.
The Waterford man pipped Elia Viviani at the finish line at yesterday's leg between Pizzo and Praia a Mare.
Bennet completed the 159km stage in a time of 3 hours 45 minutes and 27 seconds.
That feeling when you get your maiden Grand Tour victory! 🙌@Sammmy_Be couldn't be happier! 🎉#Giro101 pic.twitter.com/AjHVY7IM01
— Eurosport (@eurosport) May 11, 2018
The Carrick-on-Suir rider is the first Irish winner of a stage since Stephen Roche in 1987
'That was genius timing!' 😱
Sam Bennett pips Elia Viviani to get his first ever Grand Tour stage win after a frantic sprint finish! 👏#Giro101 pic.twitter.com/XtcSAWjULW— Eurosport (@eurosport) May 11, 2018
Ireland, your 31 year wait is over!
Thank you to everyone involved 👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/b31zy3JiEi— Sam Bennett (@Sammmy_Be) May 11, 2018
