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Michael Valgren Claims Emotional First Grand Tour Stage Win at Giro d’Italia

Posted : 28 May 2026

Michael Valgren produced a dramatic late surge to win his first-ever Grand Tour stage at the Giro d’Italia, completing an emotional comeback story four years after a life-altering crash.

The Danish rider, competing for EF Education-EasyPost, attacked in the closing kilometre of stage 17 and held off his rivals to claim victory after a grueling 202km mountain route to Andalo in the Dolomites. He crossed the line three seconds ahead of Andreas Leknessund, with Damiano Caruso finishing third a further three seconds back.

Overcome with emotion after the finish, Valgren dedicated the victory to his son, revealing that a small model gifted by him had served as a personal lucky charm throughout the race.

Valgren’s triumph marks a significant milestone in his recovery journey following a devastating 2022 crash that left him with multiple serious injuries, including a fractured pelvis and damage to ligaments and knee cartilage. The 34-year-old has since battled back to return to the highest level of professional cycling.

The stage featured a strong breakaway group, with Valgren staying in contention throughout before launching his decisive attack near the final climb. Despite pressure from rivals, he maintained his effort to secure a long-awaited Grand Tour victory.

Meanwhile, Jonas Vingegaard retained the overall race lead comfortably, while Felix Gall and Thymen Arensman remain in pursuit in the general classification standings.

 

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