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Mexico's Del Toro just barely maintains Giro lead in 16th stage after Carapaz attacks

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Giro d'Italia Cycling

Britain's Joshua Tarling of Ineos Grenadiers lies after the fall during the stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia from Piazzola sul Brenta to San Valentino, Italy, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP)

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SAN VALENTINO, Italy (AP) — Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro just barely maintained his Giro d’Italia lead during the grueling 16th stage Tuesday, when 2019 champion Richard Carapaz of Ecuador was the big mover in the overall standings.

When Carapaz, who also won gold at the 2020 Olympics, attacked on the finishing climb in the Dolomites, Del Toro had no response.