Vingegaard poised for Giro victory after stage win
Jonas Vingegaard secured a significant victory in stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia, solidifying his lead in the race. The Danish cyclist is now on track to win the Giro, provided he finishes safely in the final stage. This victory marks his fifth stage win in this year's competition, showcasing his dominance in road cycling.
- ▪Vingegaard launched a decisive attack during the final climb of stage 20 to clinch victory.
- ▪He holds a lead of over five minutes ahead of second-placed Felix Gall in the general classification.
- ▪This is Vingegaard's first appearance in the Giro d'Italia, having previously won the Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana.
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Vingegaard poised for Giro victory after stage winImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Jonas Vingegaard took control of the race last weekendByElizabeth HudsonBBC Sport JournalistPublished30 May 2026, 16:01 BSTUpdated 4 minutes agoOverall leader Jonas Vingegaard launched an attack during the tough final climb to clinch victory in Saturday's stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia.It ensures the 29-year-old from Denmark will win the race as long as he safely finishes Sunday's final stage in Rome and become just the eighth man to complete the triple crown of road cycling's three-week showpieces.The two-time Tour de France winner, who also won last year's Vuelta a Espana, is making his first appearance in the Giro and has won five stages of the race.He started the penultimate stage covering 200km…
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