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Matteo Jorgenson secures second overall at Tirreno-Adriatico, but acknowledges Isaac del Toro’s dominance. Jorgenson moves up after a strategic intermediate sprint, overtaking Giulio Pellizzari by three seconds. Del Toro, from UAE Team Emirates-XRG, claims victory with a 40-second lead. Jorgenson reflects on his performance, stating, "Del Toro was stronger than me at every turn." A crash in the gravel during stage two hindered his progress, and he also lost time in the time trial. Despite the setbacks, Jorgenson expresses satisfaction with his result. He credits Mathieu van der Poel for his crucial pacing that neutralized an early breakaway. “I think it was the first ever sprint I've won in my whole career,” Jorgenson adds, highlighting a team effort led by Wout van Aert in the final push. The race showcases Jorgenson’s potential as he looks to build on this momentum.
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