Ganna matches Merckx with Giro time trial win
Filippo Ganna achieved a significant milestone by winning his seventh Giro d’Italia time trial, equaling the record set by Eddy Merckx. He completed the 42-kilometer course in 45 minutes and 53 seconds, narrowly beating his teammate Thymen Arensman. Ganna expressed his satisfaction with the performance and is now aiming for further victories in the upcoming stages.
- ▪Filippo Ganna won his seventh Giro d’Italia time trial.
- ▪He matched the record previously held by Eddy Merckx.
- ▪Ganna finished the 42-kilometer course in 45 minutes and 53 seconds.
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