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Lippert Wins Stage 6 of Giro d’Italia in Terre Roveresche Sprint

Lippert’s eleventh career victory shifts Movistar’s focus to Marlen Reusser’s pink jersey defense ahead of the Monte Nerone queen stage.

Overview

  • After a 145-kilometer race in Terre Roveresche, Lippert outsprinted Pauliena Rooijakkers from a small breakaway to secure her first victory of the season.
  • The former German road champion mirrored last year’s Stage 6 result to notch her eleventh professional win.
  • Lippert credited her Movistar teammates for their support in the finale and now intends to assist Marlen Reusser in maintaining the overall lead.
  • Swiss rider Marlen Reusser retains the pink jersey and top German Antonia Niedermaier sits seventh overall, 2 minutes 45 seconds behind.
  • Saturday’s 150 kilometer queen stage from Fermignano to Monte Nerone looms as a decisive test for the general classification.