Women’s Giro d’Italia: Marlen Reusser wins opening-stage time trial in Bergamo

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Switzerland’s Marlen Reusser won stage one of the Women’s Giro d’Italia to claim the first maglia rosa jersey.

The Movistar rider topped the standings with a time of 17 minutes 22 seconds in a 14.2km individual time trial through Bergamo.

It is a first stage win at the Giro for 33-year-old Reusser on her third appearance at the Grand Tour.

Belgium’s Lotte Kopecky, last year’s runner-up, was 12 seconds adrift in second with 2024 champion Elisa Longo Borghini of Italy also making it on to the podium.

“Ever since the route was announced I was really excited that the Giro would start with a time trial, and now I’m over the moon,” said Reusser.

“I still can’t quite believe I’ll be wearing the maglia rosa – it’s truly been an amazing day.”

Monday’s second stage is the shortest road stage of the race – a 99km route from Clusone to Aprica.


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