Anton makes up for disappointing Vuelta with home win in Bilbao

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Euskaltel rider takes a special win as Vuelta returns to the Basque Country

Igor Anton Hernandez (Euskaltel-Euskadi) wins the stage

Igor Anton Hernandez (Euskaltel-Euskadi) wins the stage (Image credit: Sirotti)

Igor Anton (Euskaltel-Euskadi) made up for a disappointing overall performance in the Vuelta a Espana with an emotional victory in Bilbao at the end of stage 19, in front of thousands of cheering Basque fans.

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