Santiago Buitrago Sánchez (Bahrain Victorious) has won Stage 17 of the 2022 Giro d’Italia, the 168km long Ponte di Legno-Lavarone. Gijs Leemreize (Jumbo Visma) and Jan Hirt (Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux) finished second and third respectively.
Speaking seconds after the stage finish, Buitrago said: “To win a stage of the Giro is exceptional for me, especially after the big disappointment of my second place on Sunday. The key to win today was patience in the climb. I think I played it well. This win is for my family in Colombia and all the people who have supported me until now.”
Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers) retains the Maglia Rosa. Carapaz said: “The truth is it has been a very tough day. But in the end, that’s another good one for the overall standings. Tomorrow will be another important day. Until Verona I have to stay focused all the way.”
Double stage winner Simon Yates abandoned the Giro d’Italia on today’s stage after suffering ongoing knee pain. The 29-year-old Brit stormed to victory in the time trial event on stage two before unfortunately crashing on stage four to Mount Etna, which saw the Team BikeExchange-Jayco suffer knee issues on the following stages.
“Yates’ fall on Mount Etna and subsequent knee problem (likely edema of the bony spongiosa of the patella) weighed down on the rider for all following stages of the Giro d’Italia,” said Team BikeExchange-Jayco Doctor Matteo Beltemacchi. “Despite daily therapy and Simon’s tenacity, that resulted in a second stage win, the knee pain grew worse and worse, eventually leading to the decision for his retirement from the race.”
2022 Giro d’Italia: Stage 17 Brief Results
- Santiago Buitrago Sanchez (Bahrain Victorious) – 168km in 4h27’41”, average speed 37.656 km/h
- Gijs Leemreize (Jumbo Visma) at 35″.
- Jan Hirt (Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux) at 2’28”
General Classification After Stage 17
- Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers)
- Jai Hindley (Bora-Hansgrohe) at 3″
- Mikel Landa Meana (Bahrain Victorious) at 1’05”
Jerseys
- Maglia Rosa, leader of the General Classification, sponsored by Enel – Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers)
- Maglia Ciclamino, leader of the Points Classification, dedicated to ‘Made in Italy’ – Arnaud Démare (Groupama-FDJ)
- Maglia Azzurra, leader of the Gran Premio della Montagna (KOM), sponsored by Banca Mediolanum – Koen Bouwman (Jumbo-Visma)
- Maglia Bianca, Best Young Rider, sponsored by Intimissimi Uomo – João Pedro Almeida Gonçalves (UAE Team Emirates)
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