Summary
Simon Yates, a British cyclist, won the penultimate stage of the Giro d'Italia, overtaking Isaac del Toro to secure the pink jersey. Yates' successful performance puts him ahead in the race with one final processional stage remaining.
Key Facts
- Simon Yates won the 20th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a major cycling event.
- Yates started the stage in third place, trailing by one minute and 21 seconds.
- Isaac del Toro, the initial leader, had a 43-second lead over the second-place rider, Richard Carapaz.
- Yates outperformed both Del Toro and Carapaz during a difficult mountain climb.
- Yates reached the summit with a lead of one minute and 41 seconds over his closest competitors.
- Yates' team helped him gain a significant lead by coordinating efforts during the downhill part of the race.
- Yates leads Del Toro by three minutes and 56 seconds heading into the final stage in Rome.
- The final stage is mostly ceremonial, meaning major changes in positions are unlikely.
