IMOLA, Italy: France’s Julian Alaphilippe savoured his first world title on Sunday (Monday in Manila), finally pulling on the coveted rainbow jersey as newly-crowned men's road race champion in the Italian city of Imola.

Alaphilippe launched his attack on the final climb less than 12km from the finish line, holding on to finish 24 seconds ahead of Belgian Wout van Aert and Swiss Marc Hirschi.

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