Deignan scoops Vuelta stage victory

Philip Deignan (Cervélo TestTeam) wins a Vuelta stage.

Philip Deignan (Cervélo TestTeam) wins a Vuelta stage. (Image credit: AFP)

Finally able to make the most of his ability after several seasons hampered by illness and injury, Philip Deignan today ended a 17-year wait since Irish cycling last took a Grand Tour stage win.