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ABC News
2 days ago
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- ABC News
Australia's Sarah Gigante claims Queen of the Mountains jersey and finishes third overall at Giro d'Italia Donne
Australian Sarah Gigante has completed her dazzling maiden Giro d'Italia by finishing third overall and winning the Queen of the Mountains jersey as the top climber. While Italian home favourite Elisa Longo Borghini held on to her overnight lead to take the title for a second straight year, Gigante was thrilled to finish her breakthrough event, in which she won two mountain stages in four days, with a place on the podium. Better still, she produced the goods on the final hilly stage to take the Queen of the Mountains jersey as top climber, going past the overnight leader, Spain's Usoa Ostolaza. "I can't believe how well this week went," said Gigante, who is making a remarkable comeback to the sport after surgery last year to fix the debilitating condition, Iliac artery endofibrosis. "I never expected this. My main concern was just being able to compete again without pain." The 24-year-old follows her compatriot Neve Bradbury, who also finished third in the 2024 event, and joins Amanda Spratt (third in 2018 and 2019), Kathy Watt (second in 1994 and 3rd in 1990) and Elisabeth Hepple (second in the inaugural 1988 event) in the Giro's Australian roll of honour. After taking the race lead off Marlen Reusser on the penultimate stage, Longo Borghini successfully defended the pink jersey on the final 134km stage eight from Forlì to Imola, finishing fourth behind her Swiss rival on the day. Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) ended up victorious by 18 seconds ahead of Movistar's Reusser, with Gigante unable to make any inroads into the champion's overnight lead of 71 seconds over the Melbourne rider. The stage was won by Movistar's Liane Lippert, who beat Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime) in a two-up sprint at the famous Imola racetrack, the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, after the pair had escaped from a group of a dozen riders, including Gigante, in the last 3km. The hilly route provided Gigante's key to the Queen of the Mountains blue jersey prize. She had been one point behind Ostolaza overnight, but won the first mountain sprint in Monticino to regain a lead that she wasn't about to relinquish. Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime) then went on a solo breakaway to win an intermediate sprint and seal her points classification victory. "It's been an incredible Giro — for me and for the team. The last eight days were full gas: we had a common goal, and we achieved it," Longo Borghini said. AAP
SBS Australia
2 days ago
- Sport
- SBS Australia
'Never expected this': Australian Sarah Gigante's dream comeback after major surgery
Sarah Gigante has completed her dazzling maiden Giro d'Italia by finishing third overall and winning the Queen of the Mountains jersey as the top climber. While Italian home favourite Elisa Longo Borghini held on to her overnight lead to take the title for a second straight year, Gigante was thrilled to finish her breakthrough event, in which she won two mountain stages in four days, with a place on the podium. Better still, she produced the goods on the final hilly stage to take the Queen of the Mountains jersey as top climber, going past the overnight leader, Spain's Usoa Ostolaza. "I can't believe how well this week went," said Gigante, who is making a remarkable comeback to the sport after surgery last year to fix the debilitating condition, Iliac artery endofibrosis. "I never expected this. My main concern was just being able to compete again without pain." The 24-year-old follows her countrywoman Neve Bradbury, who also finished third in the 2024 event, and joins Amanda Spratt (3rd in 2018 and 2019), Kathryn Watt (2nd in 1994 and 3rd in 1990) and Elisabeth Hepple (2nd in the inaugural 1988 event) in the Giro's Australian roll of honour. After taking the race lead off Marlen Reusser on the penultimate stage, Longo Borghini successfully defended the pink jersey on the final 134km stage eight from Forlì to Imola, finishing fourth behind her Swiss rival on the day. Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) ended up victorious by 18 seconds ahead of Movistar's Reusser, with Gigante unable to make any inroads into the champion's overnight lead of 71 seconds over the Melbourne rider. The stage was won by Movistar's Liane Lippert, who beat Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime) in a two-up sprint at the famous Imola racetrack, the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, after the pair had escaped from a group of a dozen riders, including Gigante, in the last 3km. The hilly route provided Gigante's key to the Queen of the Mountains blue jersey prize. She had been lying one point behind Ostolaza overnight, but won the first mountain sprint in Monticino to regain a lead that she wasn't about to relinquish. Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime) then went on a solo breakaway to win an intermediate sprint and seal her points classification victory. "It's been an incredible Giro - for me and for the team. The last eight days were full gas: we had a common goal, and we achieved it," Longo Borghini said.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Longo Borghini wins her second Women's Giro d'Italia
Elisa Longo Borghini topped the general classification by 18 seconds to win her second straight Women's Giro d'Italia [Getty Images] Home favourite Elisa Longo Borghini said she was "lost for words" after winning the Women's Giro d'Italia for the second year running. The Italian, riding for UAE Team ADQ, finished fourth on the final stage to secure the pink jersey. Advertisement Having only taken the race lead on the penultimate stage, Longo Borghini was 18 seconds clear of nearest challenger Marlen Reusser of Movistar in the general classification. Australian Sarah Gigante of AG Insurance-Soudal Team completed the podium. "I'm lost for words. This Giro was intense, packed with emotions, unforgettable," said Longo Borghini. "I knew I was going to have to give everything and that's what I did. Cycling is full of highs and lows, and moments like this make the sacrifice worthwhile." Liane Lippert, also of Movistar, won the extremely hilly 134km eighth and final stage from Forli to Imola. Advertisement The German beat SD Worx-Protime's Anna van der Breggen in a two-up sprint finish. Although Reusser got ahead of Longo Borghini for third, the four-second time bonus was not enough for the Swiss rider. General classification after final stage Elisa Longo Borghini (Ita/UAE Team ADQ) 24hrs 37mins 3secs Marlen Reusser (Swi/Movistar Team) +18secs Sarah Gigante (Aus/AG Insurance-Soudal Team) +1min 11secs Pauliena Rooijakkers (Ned/Fenix-Deceuninck) +2min 55secs Antonia Niedermaier (Ger/Canyon/SRAM Zondacrypto) +3mins 7secs Anna van der Breggen (Ned/Team SD Worx-Protime) +3min 32secs Isabella Holmgren (Can/Lidl-Trek) +3mins 54secs Barbara Malcotti (Ita/Human Powered Health) 4min 44secs Urska Zigart (Svn/AG Insurance-Soudal Team) +4mins 56secs Katrine Aalerud (Nor/Uno-X Mobility) +5mins 19secs Stage eight results
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Aussie Gigante climbs the podium at Giro d'Italia
Sarah Gigante has completed her dazzling maiden Giro d'Italia by finishing third overall and winning the Queen of the Mountains jersey as the top climber. While Italian home favourite Elisa Longo Borghini held on to her overnight lead to take the title for a second straight year, Gigante was thrilled to finish her breakthrough event, in which she won two mountain stages in four days, with a place on the podium. Better still, she produced the goods on the final hilly stage to take the Queen of the Mountains jersey as top climber, going past the overnight leader, Spain's Usoa Ostolaza. 🥉 place in GC and Maglia Azzurra as the Queen of the Mountains of the Giro d'Italia Women... @SarahGigante of @agsoudal 💙🥉 terza in classifica generale e Maglia Azzurra... Sarah Gigante della AG Insurance-Soudal 💙#GirodItaliaWomen #WonderfulWomen #WOW | @UCI_WWT — Giro d'Italia Women (@girowomen) July 13, 2025 "I can't believe how well this week went," said Gigante, who is making a remarkable comeback to the sport after surgery last year to fix the debilitating condition, Iliac artery endofibrosis. "I never expected this. My main concern was just being able to compete again without pain." The 24-year-old follows her countrywoman Neve Bradbury, who also finished third in the 2024 event, and joins Amanda Spratt (3rd in 2018 and 2019), Kathryn Watt (2nd in 1994 and 3rd in 1990) and Elisabeth Hepple (2nd in the inaugural 1988 event) in the Giro's Australian roll of honour. After taking the race lead off Marlen Reusser on the penultimate stage, Longo Borghini successfully defended the pink jersey on the final 134km stage eight from Forlì to Imola, finishing fourth behind her Swiss rival on the day. Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) ended up victorious by 18 seconds ahead of Movistar's Reusser, with Gigante unable to make any inroads into the champion's overnight lead of 71 seconds over the Melbourne rider. The stage was won by Movistar's Liane Lippert, who beat Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime) in a two-up sprint at the famous Imola racetrack, the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, after the pair had escaped from a group of a dozen riders, including Gigante, in the last 3km. 🇮🇹💕#GirodItaliaWomen ¡Una semana para recordar!@MarlenReusser finaliza 2° en la general tras una última etapa exigente en el circuito de Giro que cerramos con:🏆 3 victorias de etapa🥈 2° puesto en la general individual✨ Y un trabajo de equipo espectacular… — Movistar Team (@Movistar_Team) July 13, 2025 The hilly route provided Gigante's key to the Queen of the Mountains blue jersey prize. She had been lying one point behind Ostolaza overnight, but won the first mountain sprint in Monticino to regain a lead that she wasn't about to relinquish. Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime) then went on a solo breakaway to win an intermediate sprint and seal her points classification victory. "It's been an incredible Giro - for me and for the team. The last eight days were full gas: we had a common goal, and we achieved it," Longo Borghini said.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Longo Borghini wins her second Women's Giro d'Italia
Home favourite Elisa Longo Borghini said she was "lost for words" after winning the Women's Giro d'Italia for the second year Italian, riding for UAE Team ADQ, finished fourth on the final stage to secure the pink only taken the race lead on the penultimate stage, Longo Borghini was 18 seconds clear of nearest challenger Marlen Reusser of Movistar in the general Sarah Gigante of AG Insurance-Soudal Team completed the podium."I'm lost for words. This Giro was intense, packed with emotions, unforgettable," said Longo Borghini."I knew I was going to have to give everything and that's what I did. Cycling is full of highs and lows, and moments like this make the sacrifice worthwhile."Liane Lippert, also of Movistar, won the extremely hilly 134km eighth and final stage from Forli to German beat SD Worx-Protime's Anna van der Breggen in a two-up sprint Reusser got ahead of Longo Borghini for third, the four-second time bonus was not enough for the Swiss rider. General classification after final stage Elisa Longo Borghini (Ita/UAE Team ADQ) 24hrs 37mins 3secsMarlen Reusser (Swi/Movistar Team) +18secsSarah Gigante (Aus/AG Insurance-Soudal Team) +1min 11secsPauliena Rooijakkers (Ned/Fenix-Deceuninck) +2min 55secsAntonia Niedermaier (Ger/Canyon/SRAM Zondacrypto) +3mins 7secsAnna van der Breggen (Ned/Team SD Worx-Protime) +3min 32secsIsabella Holmgren (Can/Lidl-Trek) +3mins 54secsBarbara Malcotti (Ita/Human Powered Health) 4min 44secsUrska Zigart (Svn/AG Insurance-Soudal Team) +4mins 56secsKatrine Aalerud (Nor/Uno-X Mobility) +5mins 19secs Stage eight results Liane Lippert (Ger/Movistar Team) 3hrs 40mins 7secsAnna van der Breggen (Ned/Team SD Worx-Protime) same timeMarlen Reusser (Swi/Movistar Team) +8secsElisa Longo Borghini (Ita/UAE Team ADQ) same timeEvita Muzic (Fra/FDJ–Suez)Isabella Holmgren (Can/Lidl-Trek)Pauliena Rooijakkers (Ned/Fenix-Deceuninck)Silke Smulders (Ned/Liv AlUla Jayco)Antonia Niedermaier (Ger/Canyon/SRAM Zondacrypto)Sarah Gigante (Aus/AG Insurance-Soudal Team)
