HeadlinesBriefing favicon HeadlinesBriefing.com

Vingegaard narrows gap with stage nine triumph at Giro

BBC Sport •
×

Jonas Vingegaard claimed his second Giro d'Italia win, conquering the 184km stage nine finish. He followed Felix Gall’s attack with 2.3km left, then surged away with 900m to go, crossing the line 12 seconds ahead. The Danish rider’s victory trims the gap to leader Afonso Eulalio. It also underscores Vingegaard’s strong debut, coming off a stage‑seven win and showcasing Team Visma’s depth.

Eulalio finished 41 seconds behind Vingegaard, preserving his pink jersey into Monday’s rest day and the 42km individual time trial on Tuesday. He still leads the general classification by 2:24 over Vingegaard, with Gall three minutes shy of the top spot. The Portuguese’s advantage gives him breathing room, but the time trial could reshuffle positions.

Vingegaard’s teammate David Piganzoli took third, while fellow Visma rider Sepp Kuss rounded out the top ten. The Danish rider’s comment after the win emphasized a calculated attack rather than a pre‑planned sprint. With a rest day looming, Vingegaard sits within striking distance, poised to challenge Eulalio when the time trial arrives.