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CYCLING - Track sp Srint cycling - International Track Series at Adelaide SuperDrome. Anna Meares on the start line - racing for 3rd in the Women's Sprint final. Photo Sarah Reed.

Meares down but not out

CYCLING champion Anna Meares admits she has put herself deep into a hole in preparation for the Commonwealth Games — but can see light at the end of the tunnel.

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Colombian cyclist Nairo Quintana celebrates with the pink jersey of the overall leader on the podium, after the 26,8 km 19th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Bassano del Grappa to Cima Grappa (Crespano del Grappa), on May 30, 2014, in Cima Grappa. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIES

Quintana extends Giro lead

NAIRO Quintana, wearing the leader’s pink jersey, won the 19th stage of the Giro d’Italia as Cadel Evans’ position improved slightly.

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Evans’ Giro dream over

CADEL EVANS’ Giro d’Italia chances are in tatters after he plummeted further down the standings on the 18th stage, won by Julian Arredondo.

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Colombian Julian Arredondo celebrates his victory as he crosses the finish line of the 18th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Belluno to Rifugio Panarotta on May 29, 2014 in Rifugio Panarotta. AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

Evans’ Giro dream over

CADEL EVANS’ Giro d’Italia chances are in tatters after he plummeted further down the standings on the 18th stage, won by Julian Arredondo.

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