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Giro d'Italia 2026: Ganna Dominates Time Trial as Vingegaard Falters

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Italy's Filippo Ganna delivered a commanding performance in the Giro d'Italia's stage 10 time trial, winning by nearly two minutes. The 29-year-old Ineos rider finished 1:54 ahead of teammate Thymen Arensman, with Remi Cavagna third. Ganna averaged 54.921km/h over the 42km course, the longest Grand Tour time trial in over a decade.

Jonas Vingegaard's hopes of taking the pink jersey suffered a setback as the Danish rider finished 13th, three minutes behind Ganna. The two-time Tour de France winner gained time on race leader Afonso Eulalio but remains 27 seconds off the lead. Portugal's unfancied Eulalio retains the jersey for a sixth day, with Arensman third overall.

The massive gaps between riders highlighted the brutal nature of the 42km test, with many struggling to maintain pace. Ganna's victory comes after Netcompany's sponsorship deal restored Ineos as a 'super team' with one of cycling's highest budgets. The Italian timed his effort perfectly, staying within limits on the demanding course.

With two weeks remaining, Vingegaard's deficit is manageable but Eulalio has proven resilient. Ganna's win shifts momentum in Ineos' favor as they target overall victory in Rome. The time trial reshuffled the general classification dramatically, setting up an intriguing battle for the final 14 stages.