Team Sky claim time trial success

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6 May 2013

Team Sky claimed victory on stage two's team time trial on the island of Ischia in the Giro d'Italia.

The nine-man team, which includes Sir Bradley Wiggins, finished the 17.4 kilometre course nine seconds ahead of second-placed Movistar, with Astana a further five seconds back.

The result means Team Sky's Salvatore Puccio will wear the leader's pink jersey on Monday, with Wiggins second and team-mate Sergio Henao completing the overall top three with the same time.

Mark Cavendish will wear the red jersey for overall points leader in the 222km route to Marina Di Ascea after his Omega Pharma Quick-Step team finished in 17th place.

Team Sky took the plaudits on the second day after they crossed the line with five riders in a time of 22 minutes and five seconds.

For Puccio, a 23-year-old Italian debutant, being presented with the race leader's maglia rosa jersey was a proud moment.

"Today was an incredible result and it is a huge surprise. I could never have thought this morning that I would be pulling on the maglia rosa. It is incredible," Puccio told teamsky.com.

"Once again the team showed how strong we are. Everyone put in a huge effort and it is very satisfying to be part of a big team result like this.

"For an Italian rider the maglia rosa is one of the best things that can happen to you."

Puccio took the jersey from Cavendish, after his team were unable to maintain the 20 second buffer he earned with Saturday's opening-stage win.

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