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Jonas Vingegaard secures his first maglia rosa, completing his Grand Tour collection, while Jonathan Milan clinches a thrilling victory in the final stage of the 2026 Giro d’Italia. This stage 21 finish showcases why Milan's determination pays off in dramatic fashion.
Vingegaard, riding for Visma-Lease a Bike, remains unscathed in the technical laps around Rome, having dominated the race with five stage wins. He becomes only the eighth rider in history to win all three Grand Tours. The chaotic sprint finish sees Milan of Lidl-Trek emerge victorious after launching his attack with 150 meters to go, outpacing Giovanni Lonardi (Polti-VisitMalta) in second and Paul Penhoët (Groupama-FDJ United) in third.
Despite finishing 11th, points classification winner Paul Magnier (Soudal-QuickStep) faces a challenging end as he gets boxed in during the final push. Milan's elation is palpable as he reflects on his hard-fought victory, expressing pride in his team’s efforts throughout the Giro.
This final stage not only showcases Milan's sprinting prowess but also cements Vingegaard’s legacy among cycling's elite. The results from Rome leave a lasting impact on the 2026 Giro d’Italia narrative.
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