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Magnier snatches stage 18 bunch sprint to seal hat-trick of Giro d’Italia wins
Paul Magnier of Soudal Quick-Step completed a hat-trick of victories in this Giro d’Italia in a bunch sprint on stage 18 in the Veneto town of Pieve di Soligo.
TL;DR
- Paul Magnier won stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia in a bunch sprint, marking his third victory of the race.
- Magnier was perfectly positioned by teammate Jasper Stuyven for his final sprint.
- Edoardo Zambanini and Jonathan Milan finished second and third, respectively.
- Overall leader Jonas Vingegaard attacked on the final climb but maintained his large lead.
- Magnier takes the lead in the points classification.
- A four-man breakaway was caught with approximately 25km remaining.