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Afonso Eulálio retains his pink jersey after an exhilarating Stage 9 of the Giro d'Italia 2026, but the competition tightens as Jonas Vingegaard wins the stage and cuts the gap in the General Classification.
Eulálio holds a 2'24" lead over Vingegaard, with Felix Gall trailing by 2'59". Jai Hindley moves into fourth at 4'32", while Christian Scaroni rounds out the top five at 4'43". Thymen Arensman sits sixth at 5'00", just ahead of Matya Rondel, who is only one second behind. Ben O'Connor follows at 5'03", and Giulio Pellizzari slips to 5'15" back, finishing 1'27" behind Vingegaard today.
Vingegaard's performance was electric, showcasing his strength in the final stretch, while Eulálio managed to limit his losses, finishing fifth on the day at 40 seconds behind the stage winner. As the Giro d'Italia heads into its second week, the upcoming time trial poses a significant challenge for Eulálio. Can he maintain his lead against Vingegaard’s formidable time-trialing skills? The stakes are high, and the battle for the pink jersey intensifies as the race progresses.
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