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Realini seizes ‘now or never’ moment to claim to-and-fro Vuelta Femenina win

Realini seizes ‘now or never’ moment to claim to-and-fro Vuelta Femenina win


It was such a tight finish between Gaia Realini and world champion Annemiek van Vleuten on stage 6 of La Vuelta Feminina that uncertainty ruled after the finish line, but eventually a decision was made that left the Trek-Segafredo rider enjoying an emotional celebration of her first Women’s WorldTour victory.

“The moment after the finish was hectic. First, they give the win to me, then to her and then, finally, to me,” said Realini in a media statement. “Of course, it was not easy but I was ready to accept the decision of the jury and I wouldn’t have been too disappointed if Annemiek was the winner. 

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