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Nico Denz Powers to Third Giro Stage Win as Isaac del Toro Holds Pink Jersey

He broke away 18 kilometers from Cesano Maderno to secure a solo victory that restored his team's morale.

Am und im Ziel: Nico Denz
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Nico Denz jubelt im Ziel
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Overview

  • Nico Denz claimed his third career Giro d’Italia stage victory by attacking 18 kilometers from the finish and finishing 1:01 minutes clear of his chasers.
  • Isaac del Toro retains the overall lead with a 41-second advantage over former champion Richard Carapaz in the general classification.
  • Juan Ayuso withdrew due to persistent knee pain and a bee sting, following Primoz Roglic’s earlier exit and reducing support for del Toro’s UAE Emirates-XRG squad.
  • Friday’s 19th stage spans 166 kilometers from Biella to Champoluc and includes five categorized climbs, three of them first-category, with over 4,900 meters of elevation gain.
  • Denz’s triumph provided a vital boost for Red Bull–Bora–hansgrohe after losing its pre-race leaders and underscored the effectiveness of aggressive breakaway tactics.