Ben Healy (EF Education-Easy Post) has won Stage 8 of the 106th Giro d’Italia, the 207km long Terni-Fossombrone. Derek Gee (Israel – Premier Tech) and Filippo Zana (Team Jayco AlUla) finished second and third respectively.
Andreas Leknessund (Team DSM) retains the Maglia Rosa.
STAGE RESULTS
1 – Ben Healy (EF Education-Easy Post) – 207 km in 4h’44’24″, average speed 43.671 km/h
2 – Derek Gee (Israel – Premier Tech) at 1’49”
3 – Filippo Zana (Team Jayco AlUla) s.t.
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION1 – Andreas Leknessund (Team DSM)2 – Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) at 8″3 – Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma) at 38″
THE OFFICIAL JERSEYSThe leader jerseys of the Giro d’Italia are designed by CASTELLI and produced with SITIP recycled fabrics.
- Maglia Rosa, leader of the General Classification, sponsored by Enel – Andreas Leknessund (Team DSM)
- Maglia Ciclamino, leader of the Points Classification, sponsored by Agenzia ICE with the brand Madeinitaly.gov.it – Jon
athan Milan (Bahrain – Victorious) - Maglia Azzurra, leader of the Gran Premio della Montagna, sponsored by Banca Mediolanum – Davide Bais (Eolo-Kometa Cycling Team)
- Maglia Bianca, Best Young Rider, sponsored by Intimissimi Uomo – Andreas Leknessund (Team DSM)
Speaking seconds after the stage finish, the stage winner Ben Healy said: “I went from far out but I thought this was the right move. I didn’t want to lose my chance to win. I had good legs all along. This is a good day. It’s a massive win for the team and myself. I’ve always been successful in Italy, even before I turned pro. Racing here suits me well and hopefully there’s more to come.”
The Maglia Rosa Andreas Leknessund said: “It’s a relief to retain the Maglia Rosa after such a strong effort at the end. It was the fight I expected in the last climb. I probably wouldn’t have raced like that if I wasn’t wearing the Maglia Rosa. It’s also thanks to my team.”
