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Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Italian cyclist hospitalized at Giro d'Italia after crashing off 50-foot hill
Published May 28, 2025 • 2 minute read Italian rider Alessio Martinelli receives attention from cave rescue service members and medical staff after a crash during the 16th stage of the 108th Giro d'Italia cycling race. Getty Images Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro just barely maintained his Giro d'Italia lead during the grueling 16th stage Tuesday, which was marred by an accident that sent Italian rider Alessio Martinelli crashing down into a ravine. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account When 2019 champion Richard Carapaz of Ecuador, who also won gold at the 2020 Olympics, attacked on the finishing climb in the Dolomites, Del Toro had no response. Del Toro's lead was reduced to 26 seconds ahead of British rider Simon Yates and 31 seconds ahead of Carapaz. 'In end I didn't have the best legs. They weren't bad but they weren't sufficient. I was happy to make it to the finish,' Del Toro said. 'I hope it goes better the next few days.' Del Toro, who was wearing pink for the seventh consecutive stage, lost nearly two minutes to Carapaz, who soloed to victory at the end of the 11th stage when Del Toro became the first Mexican leader in Giro history. It was a rough day for Del Toro's UAE Team Emirates squad, since Juan Ayuso — who was third overall — was dropped on the third of four climbs. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Pre-race favorite Primoz Roglic, the 2023 champion, abandoned after crashing on a slippery road midway through the stage. He stood 10th overall after dropping five places on Sunday. Christian Scaroni became the first Italian rider to win a stage in this year's race after getting into an early breakaway. He crossed the line holding hands with another Italian, Astana teammate Lorenzo Fortunato, but was slightly ahead. The 203-kilometer (126-mile) leg from Piazzola Sul Brenta to San Valentino was made more treacherous by rain early on. The finishing climb lasted 18.2 kilometers (11.3 miles) and featured a section with a 12% gradient in the finale. Italian rider Alessio Martinelli was hospitalized after sliding into a ravine. The VG Group Bardiani-CSF Faizane team said Martinelli was 'conscious and in stable condition.' He was carried up from the ravine on a stretcher attached to a rope by an Alpine rescue team. Stage 17 on Wednesday is a 155-kilometer (96-mile) leg from San Michele All'Adige to Bormio featuring three climbs — including the Mortirolo, one of the Giro's toughest and most famous climbs. The Giro ends in Rome on Sunday. Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis. Sunshine Girls Crime Sunshine Girls Toronto Maple Leafs Canada
New York Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Italian cyclist falls off 50-foot hill into ravine in terrifying crash
Cyclist Alessio Martinelli had to be taken to a hospital after a frightening crash and an estimated fall of 30-50 feet during the Giro d'Italia professional road bicycle Tuesday. The 24-year-old cyclist slid off his bike when turning down a bend in the rain, and he then fell down a rather steep hill and into a ravine in San Valentino, Italy. Martinelli's team, the VF Group Bardiani CSF-Faizane, announced he is in stable condition and conscious before posting a photo of him flashing a thumbs-up with a bandaid on his chin. Advertisement 5 Italian cyclist Alessio Martinelli from VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizane team receiving medical attention after a crash during the 16th stage of the 108th Giro d'Italia race. AFP via Getty Images 5 Alessio Martinelli was taken out on a stretcher. AP 'Updates on Alessio Martinelli: Fortunately, medical examinations have ruled out fractures, only a trauma to the chin and right buttock,' the post said, as translated by Grok. Advertisement The Cyclist's bike appeared to slip out from underneath him while on Stage 16 of 21 of the 2,121-mile competition amid less-than-ideal weather conditions. As he came around the bend, he appeared to be attempting to brake before his front tire faltered, sending him down to the concrete. 5 Italian Cyclist Alessio Martinelli falls off his bicycle in rainy conditions in Italy. X, @RNBWCV Advertisement 5 Martinelli fell 10-15 meters down a ravine in a scary scene. X, @RNBWCV Both Martinelli and bike kept skidding toward the drop, which broadcasters reported to be 10-15 meters. One clip of the frightening scene showed no low barrier to stop Martinelli, who slid toward an area filled with trees as a small group of spectators watched. Advertisement 5 Alessio Martinelli is rescued by emergency services after the fall. AFP via Getty Images Martinelli was quickly rescued by emergency teams, who stretchered him out of the ravine with what appeared to be blood on his face.
NBC Sports
4 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Primoz Roglic withdraws from Giro d'Italia after crash during wet stage
SAN VALENTINO, Italy — Pre-race favorite Primoz Roglic abandoned the Giro d'Italia after crashing during a wet Stage 16, one of several falls during the mountain leg. Italian rider Alessio Martinelli was hospitalized after sliding into a ravine. The VG Group Bardiani-CSF Faizane team said Martinelli was 'conscious and in stable condition.' He was carried up from the ravine on a stretcher by an Alpine rescue team. Roglic, the 2023 champion, stood 10th overall after dropping five places on Sunday. His fall also involved Richard Carapaz, the 2019 champion. Carapaz continued racing. Egan Bernal, the 2021 champion, also fell but continued. British rider Josh Tarling of the Ineos Grenadiers team also abandoned following a fall. The 126-mile leg from Piazzola Sul Brenta to San Valentino included four major climbs across the Dolomites — including an uphill finish – and was made more challenging due to rain early in the stage. Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro leads the race.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Cyclist rushed to hospital after terrifying high-speed fall into ravine at Giro d'Italia
CYCLIST Alessio Martinelli suffered a terrifying high-speed crash that saw him fall into a ravine during stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia. Martinelli, who rides for VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizane, slipped on the wet road midway through the stage to San Valentino. 9 Alessio Martinelli crashed out of stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia Credit: X @eurosport_es 9 The Italian's bike gave way beneath him in the wet conditions Credit: X @eurosport_es 9 He hit the deck on a downhill stretch Credit: X @eurosport_es 9 Martinelli began to slide off the road Credit: X @eurosport_es 9 He fell down into a ravine Credit: X @eurosport_es The 24-year-old Italian was heading downhill with 110km to go in the stage when the slippery conditions saw his bike give way beneath him. Martinelli tumbled to the tarmac and began to slide on the surface towards the side of the road, where he then plummeted into a ravine. Fortunately no other rider was involved in the crash, while Martinelli also avoided a collision with roadside barriers as he slid off the surface. Pictures later showed a group of medics and emergency staff recovering Martinelli from the ravine on a stretcher. READ MORE IN SPORT His team later confirmed he was was taken to hospital, thankfully revealing he is conscious and in a stable condition. And incredibly he has escaped any fractures with just "trauma to the chin and right buttock". A statement read: "Martinelli, victim of a fall, was transported to the hospital. "He is currently conscious and his condition is stable. Further updates on his health will be communicated during the day." Most read in Cycling Elsewhere Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe rider Primoz Roglic has abandoned the race after he suffered another crash. 9 Medics treated Martinelli while he was in the ravine Credit: AFP 9 The rider was placed on to a stretcher Credit: AFP 9 A team of staff and medics had to pull him out of the ravine Credit: AP 9 Martinelli was taken to hospital afterwards Credit: AFP Roglic claimed he was "fighting for survival" ahead of stage 16 after he had crashed last week. The Slovenian, who hadn't been able to ride his bike since his first fall, took another tumble today due to the wet conditions - resulting in him deciding to abandon the race. Brit Josh Tarling, 21, has also been forced to abandon after he took a heavy crash into a barrier in the wet conditions. Tarling, Roglic and Martinelli will both need to reassess their conditions in the coming weeks as they look ahead to July's Tour de France.
The Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Cyclist rushed to hospital after terrifying high-speed fall into ravine at Giro d'Italia
CYCLIST Alessio Martinelli suffered a terrifying high-speed crash that saw him fall into a ravine during stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia. Martinelli, who rides for VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizane, slipped on the wet road midway through the stage to San Valentino. 9 9 9 9 9 The 24-year-old Italian was heading downhill with 110km to go in the stage when the slippery conditions saw his bike give way beneath him. Martinelli tumbled to the tarmac and began to slide on the surface towards the side of the road, where he then plummeted into a ravine. Fortunately no other rider was involved in the crash, while Martinelli also avoided a collision with roadside barriers as he slid off the surface. Pictures later showed a group of medics and emergency staff recovering Martinelli from the ravine on a stretcher. His team later confirmed he was was taken to hospital, thankfully revealing he is conscious and in a stable condition. A statement read: "Martinelli, victim of a fall, was transported to the hospital. "He is currently conscious and his condition is stable. Further updates on his health will be communicated during the day." Elsewhere Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe rider Primoz Roglic has abandoned the race after he suffered another crash. 9 9 9 9 Roglic claimed he was "fighting for survival" ahead of stage 16 after he had crashed last week. The Slovenian, who hadn't been able to ride his bike since his first fall, took another tumble today due to the wet conditions - resulting in him deciding to abandon the race. Brit Josh Tarling, 21, has also been forced to abandon after he took a heavy crash into a barrier in the wet conditions. Tarling, Roglic and Martinelli will both need to reassess their conditions in the coming weeks as they look ahead to July's Tour de France.
