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Colombia's Nairo Quintana wears the pink jersey of the overall leader as he smiles prior to starting the last stage of Giro D'italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Gemona to Trieste, Sunday, June 1, 2014. Nairo Quintana virtually clinched the Giro d'Italia title Saturday with a strong ride up the demanding Monte Zoncolan. Quintana's 3:07 lead ahead of fellow Colombian Rigoberto Uran remained unchanged entering Sunday's final stage. "It's 99 percent done," said Quintana, who shed some tears during the podium celebration. "They were tears of happiness. I've achieved one of the big goals in my life. (AP Photo/Gian Mattia D'Alberto)