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Giro d’Italia: Paul Magnier powers to victory in another nail-biting sprint

French rider claims second victory of this year’s race

Giro d’Italia: Paul Magnier powers to victory in another nail-biting sprint

TL;DR

  • Paul Magnier won stage three of the Giro d'Italia in Sofia.
  • Magnier narrowly defeated Jonathan Milan in a photo finish, securing his second stage win.
  • Dylan Groenewegen finished third.
  • The stage was largely flat with a climb at Borovets, ending in a downhill run suitable for sprinters.
  • Diego Pablo Sevilla was part of an early breakaway that was caught late.
  • Guillermo Thomas Silva retained the leader's jersey.
  • Adam Yates did not start stage three due to injuries sustained in a crash on Saturday.
  • Jay Vine and Marc Soler also sustained injuries in the same crash.
  • The Giro d'Italia moves to Italy after a rest day on Monday.