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Chris Froome joins cycling greats after winning Giro d’Italia

Cycling superstars Eddy Merckx and Bernard Hinault are the only other riders to hold the titles of all three of cycling’s Grand Tours simultaneously.

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Chris Froome’s victory at the Giro d’Italia has made him only the third man to hold the titles of all three of cycling’s Grand Tours simultaneously.

Cycling superstars Eddy Merckx and Bernard Hinault are the only other riders to complete the feat. Here is how the trio measure up:

Eddy Merckx

Eddy Merckx
Belgian hero Eddy Merckx won a record-breaking 11 Grand Tour titles (PA Archive)

Bernard Hinault

Bernard Hinault
Bernard Hinault is regarded as one of the greatest cyclists of all time (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Chris Froome

Chris Froome
Chris Froome’s Giro success has seen him join an exclusive club (Adam Davy/PA)
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