‘I knew it was possible’ – Felix Gall and Jai Hindley celebrate Giro d’Italia podium after final battle up to Piancavallo

Felix Gall (Decathlon CMA CGM) sprinted to the finish in Piancavallo ahead of Jai Hindley (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) and Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek), the final seconds of their Giro d’Italia GC battle reflecting the balance of power of the last three weeks of racing.

They were all again distanced by Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) as he won his fifth mountain stage of the Corsa Rosa and extended his lead to over five minutes, with Gall yet again the second best at the line and second on GC. Hindley followed him in to secure his third place overall, 6:25 down on Vingegaard.