Jonathan Milan wins final stage of Giro d’Italia, as Jonas Vingegaard secures the overall win

Jonathan Milan of Lidl-Trek claimed victory in the final stage of the Giro d’Italia, a 131-kilometre circuit in Rome, marking his first stage win of this year’s race. The stage concluded with a high-speed bunch sprint after a late breakaway led by Filippo Ganna was caught with just three kilometres remaining. Milan timed his effort perfectly, powering through the uphill finish to secure the win by over a bike length, much to the delight of his team and supporters. The race itself was characterised by a mix of celebration and competitive intensity, with a relatively slow start giving way to a frenetic final hour averaging nearly 60km/h. Several teams, including Unibet Rose Rockets and Soudal Quick-Step, were eager to end the Giro on a high note, with sprinters like Dylan Groenewegen and Paul Magnier seeking stage glory. Despite multiple breakaway attempts, the peloton remained vigilant, ensuring the race would culminate in a sprint finish that suited Milan’s strengths. Milan expressed immense satisfaction at finally clinching a stage win in Rome, highlighting the collective effort of his teammates, particularly Matteo Sobrero, who played a crucial role in controlling the race and supporting the sprint. Lidl-Trek’s head of racing Bernhard Eisel reflected on the team’s overall success, noting Giulio Ciccone’s mountains classification victory and Derek Gee-West’s impressive fifth place in the general classification. Milan’s triumph was seen as a fitting conclusion to a strong campaign for the squad. Meanwhile, Jonas Vingegaard of Visma-Lease a Bike secured the overall Giro victory, becoming the first rider of his generation to win all three Grand Tours. The Danish champion and his teammates celebrated the achievement with a special kit, underscoring the significance of this milestone. Other notable jersey winners included Paul Magnier, who retained the points classification, Giulio Ciccone with the mountains jersey, and Afonso Eulálio who held onto the young rider’s jersey, rounding off a memorable edition of the Giro d’Italia.