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Nairo Quintana wins Spanish Vuelta ahead of Froome

MADRID (AP) — Movistar rider Nairo Quintana won the Spanish Vuelta on Sunday, adding the title to the 2014 Giro d'Italia on his Grand Tour list of honors.

The Colombian climbing expert had cemented his commanding lead over nearest rival Chris Froome on Saturday's decisive mountain stage.

Following custom, Froome did not challenge Quintana on the traditional ride into the Spanish capital on the 21st and final stage.

Quintana has twice finished runner-up to Froome at the Tour de France.

Froome finished second at the Vuelta for a third time, after also coming close in 2011 and 2014.