June 1, 2002 (Monticello Brianza ITALY): Tyler Hamilton came short of
becoming only the 2nd American to ever win the Tour Of Italy today (Andy
Hampsten won in 1987) as he could not overtake the 29-old Paolo Savoldelli.
Hamilton, who won the first time trial, was largely expected to win this
final TT. The question was just how much he would win by.
by Matt Hansen
As it turned out, the CSC-Tiscali rider placed 4th to Aitor Gonzalez Jimenez , with
Savoldelli placing 3rd. The Giro concludes tomorrow, on a largely
ceremonial stage, with no changes to the G.C. expected. However, watch for
Mario Cipollini, who might try to win the final stage in style!
Stage 19 : Cambiago-Monticello Brianza ITT, 44.3 km
1. Aitor Gonzalez Jimenez (Spa) Kelme-Costa Blanca 55.56
2. Serguei Gontchar (Ukr) Fassa Bortolo 0.44
3. Paolo Savoldelli (Ita) Index Alexia 1.17
4. Tyler Hamilton (USA) Team CSC Tiscali 1.31
5. Bert Grabsch (Ger) Phonak Hearing Systems 2.22
6. Pietro Caucchioli (Ita) Alessio 2.35
7. Georg Totschnig (Aut) Gerolsteiner 2.47
8. Rik Verbrugghe (Bel) Lotto-Adecco 2.48
9. Juan Manuel Garate (Spa) Lampre-Daikin 2.53
10. Daniele Nardello (Ita) Mapei-Quick Step 3.14
Overall:
1. Paolo Savoldelli (Ita) Index Alexia 85.46.09
2. Tyler Hamilton (USA) Team CSC Tiscali 1.41
3. Pietro Caucchioli (Ita) Alessio 2.12
4. Juan Manuel Garate (Spa) Lampre-Daikin 3.14
5. Pavel Tonkov (Rus) Lampre-Daikin