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Lippert Sprints to Final Stage Win as Longo Borghini Clinches Giro d’Italia Women Title

Elisa Longo Borghini defended her pink jersey on the Imola finale to secure the overall victory.

Lippert jubelt zum zweiten Mal
Liane Lippert in Aktion
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Overview

  • Liane Lippert broke clear three kilometers from the finish to outduel Anna van der Breggen and claim her second stage victory of the Giro.
  • Elisa Longo Borghini retained the pink jersey to win the general classification by a margin of 3:07.
  • Antonia Niedermaier secured the white jersey as best young rider with a fifth-place finish overall.
  • Urska Zigart completed the tour in ninth place in the overall standings.
  • The final 134-kilometer stage from Forlì to Imola concluded with a tactical breakaway and sprint finish that encapsulated the race’s blend of individual and team strategies.