The powerhouse Liverpool forward secured a record-breaking 90 per cent of the vote, while Arsenal’s Alessia Russo topped a wide field to win the women’s award, writes JAMES NALTON
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Sport in brief: July 15, 2024
Stage winner Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, climbs towards Plateau de Beille during the 15th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 123 miles with start in Loudenvielle and finish on Plateau de Beille, France, July 14, 2024
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WOMEN’S CYCLING: Kim Le Court sprinted to win Sunday’s final stage at the Giro D’Italia, but it was Elisa Longho Borghini who claimed overall victory for the first time after leading the General Classification from start to finish.
Borghini finished 21 seconds ahead of Lotte Kopecky with Neve Bradbury a further 55 seconds back in third.
Clare Steels was Britain’s highest placed rider, almost 37 minutes behind in 26th place.
