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Ayuso bursts to stage win as Roglič takes overall lead at Giro d’Italia

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Giro d'Italia Cycling

Spain's Juan Ayuso celebrates winning the 7th stage of the Giro d'Italia from Castel di Sangro to Tagliacozzo, Italy, Friday, May 16, 2025. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)

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Associated Press

May 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM UTC·

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TAGLIACOZZO, Italy (AP) — Primou017e Rogliu010d took the overall lead of the Giro d’Italia and Juan Ayuso impressed with his victory in the first summit finish on Friday.

The Spaniard earned his first ever Grand Tour stage victory with a burst of energy 400 meters before the end of the seventh stage, ahead of his UAE Team Emirates teammate Isaac Del Toro and Egan Bernal.