Giro Rosa 2021: Sprint triumph Wiebes, Van der Breggen stays in pink
fotobureau Cor VosThe 8th stage of the Giro Donne has got bunch sprint written all over it. And rigtly so. Lorena Wiebes grabs the opportunity to power to her second stage win ahead of Emma Norsgaard. Anna van der Breggen stays in pink.
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Results 8th stage 2021 Giro Rosa
1. Lorena Wiebes (nld)
2. Emma Norsgaard (den) s.t.
3. Maria Vittoria Sperotto (ita) s.t.
4. Lisa Brennauer(ger) s.t.
5. Marianne Vos (nld) s.t.
6. Maria Bastianelli (ita) s.t.
7. Elena Cecchini (ita) s.t.
8. Sofia Bertizzolo (ita) s.t.
9. Ilaria Sanguinetti (ita) s.t.
10. Lucinda Brand (nld) s.t.
GC after stage 8
1. Anna van der Breggen (nld)
2. Ashleigh Moolman (rsa) + 2.55
3. Demi Vollering (nld) + 3.07
4. Elizabeth Deignan (gbr) + 5.56
5. Elise Chabbey (swi) + 6.27
6. Erica Magnaldi (ita) + 6.39
7. Mavi García (spa) + 7.01
8. Juliette Labous (fra) + 7.05
9. Tatiana Guderzo (ita) + 7.28
10. Niamh Fisher-Black (nzl) + 7.50
Race report
Carbonari, Vettorello and Studenikina jump off the front at kilometre 55. The trio carves out a lead of more than 3 minutes.
It's gruppo compatto again with 7 kilometres remaining.
Lorena Wiebes powers to a commanding victory in the ensuing bunch sprint. Emma Norsgaard finishes at a bike length with Maria Vittoria Sperotto two bike lengths further behind.
Anna van der Breggen holds the maglia rosa.
Another interesting read: route 8th stage 2021 Giro d'Italia Donne.
