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Célia Gery (FDJ United-Suez) claims victory in stage 7 of the Giro d'Italia Women, outpacing Lucinda Brand (Lidl-Trek) and Chantal Pegolo (Isolmant-Premac-Vittoria) in a thrilling finish. This win reshapes the competitive landscape as Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) makes a strategic move to gain time in the general classification.
The race took a dramatic turn with a mass crash affecting several riders, including the maglia rosa Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime), but they managed to return to the peloton. As the race unfolded, Gaia Segato (Vini Fantini-BePink), Pegolo, and Alison Jackson (St Michel-Preference Home-Auber 93) maintained a lead of 31 seconds with 26.9km left.
Gery and Silvia Persico (UAE Team ADQ) bridged the gap to the breakaway, joined by Longo Borghini and Brand. The final 20km saw an intense pursuit, with the front group holding a 40-second lead at one point but ultimately finishing just ahead of the chasing sprinters.
Gery expressed surprise at her victory, noting the tactical dynamics played a critical role. This stage solidifies the competitive tension as the race continues, setting the stage for more thrilling moments ahead.
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